To state and federal law- makers who refuse to support even the most basic gun-control legislation; to Americans who parrot the NRA’s slogan, “I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands”; to gun dealers who think about nothing more than the almighty dollar; and, to weapons manufacturers who make high- velocity bullets and magazines designed for prolonged firing, the following list of the victims of Wednesday’s Borderline Bar & Grill massacre in Thousand Oaks, Calif., is for you:
Alaina Housley, 18. She was described by her family as “an incredible young woman with so much life ahead of her …”
Justin Meek, 23. The college student died “heroically” and “saved lives in the incident,” said California Lutheran University President Chris Kimball.
Cody Gifford-Coffman, 22. He dreamed of serving this nation and was talking to recruiters about joining the Army.
Sgt. Ron Helus, 54. He was a sheriff’s deputy in Ventura County who charged into the bar with no regard for his own safety and was shot by the lone gunman.
Sean Adler, 48. He was once a high- school wrestling coach.
Blake Dingman, 21.
Noel Sparks, 21.
Jake Dunham, 21. He was close friends with Blake Dingman.
Telemachus Orfanos, 27. He survived the Las Vegas outdoor concert massacre. His mother said she didn’t want thoughts and prayers. She wants gun control.
Kristina Morisette, 20. She worked as a cashier at the Borderline Bar & Grill.
Daniel Manrique, 33. He was a Marine Corps veteran and was dedicated to helping other veterans adjust to civilian life.
Mark Meza, 20. He was employed at the Borderline Bar & Grill.
