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Published on January 11, 2025
Family Honors Memory of Stow Homicide Victim with 'Megan's Rainbow of Hope' InitiativeSource: Stow Police Department

In the wake of a heartbreaking incident that unfolded at a Stow Taco Bell drive-thru last August, the Keleman family has initiated a poignant tribute to their daughter Megan, who was murdered in a shocking homicide-suicide. The 25-year-old's life was cut short when a stranger collided with her vehicle and subsequently shot her before turning the gun on himself. As reported by The Beacon Journal, the family has chosen to remember Megan not for the tragedy of her death but for the vibrancy of her life and her dedication to helping others.

The family, seeking to channel their grief into action, launched "Megan's Rainbow of Hope," a website aimed at continuing Megan's benevolent spirit, News 5 Cleveland reports. The initiative includes two annual scholarships: one for a business student at Cleveland State University, Megan's alma mater, and another for a student in an Engineering Academy through the Six District Educational Compact, an opportunity that spoke to Megan's own interests. The website also functions as a platform for charitable giving, directing resources to causes Megan passionately supported, such as Shelter Care and Girls on the Run, and highlighting organizations like Guns to Gardens and Rubber City Rescue.

On the website, visitors can also find a display of Megan's artwork, epitomizing her creative spirit and her fondness for inspirational quotes. Among the showcased quotations, one reads: "Throw kindness around like confetti," a sentiment eloquently embodies Megan's approach to life as noted by her family and shared with News 5 Cleveland. This selection of quotes and artworks offers a window into the character and passions of a young woman whose legacy continues to foster hope and kindness amidst a narrative that could have been solely defined by its tragic end.