As Las Vegas marks the 8th anniversary of the tragic Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, Clark County together with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are set to host a Sunrise Remembrance ceremony. The event will take place at 7:30 a.m. on October 1, at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, remembering the 58 lives lost in the immediate aftermath of the October 1, 2017, shooting, along with two more who later succumbed to their injuries.
The ceremony will be accentuated by the presence of the Southern Nevada Multiagency Honor Guard and a minute of silence to pay respects to those who departed too soon. Among those expected to make remarks, according to the Clark County announcement, include Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, Clark County Commission Chairman Tick Segerblom, and Jeff Poole, who lost his daughter Keri Lynn Galvan in the massacre. Galvan, a 31-year-old mother of three, represents the shattering toll this event continues to have on families and the wider community.
Adding a personal touch to the remembrance, Bryan Hopkins, the lead singer of Elvis Monroe and a survivor of the tragic event, is slated to perform an acoustic rendition of "The Fight." As attendees gather, they are encouraged to bring lawn chairs given the limited seating at the venue. Furthermore, to reach wider audiences, the ceremony will be broadcast live on various platforms including, Clark County Television (CCTV) and potentially local news media, along with streaming on County’s YouTube, Facebook, and X channels.
Following the ceremony, the public will also have the opportunity to reflect more deeply by visiting the "Remembering 1 October" exhibit inside the Government Center’s Rotunda Gallery, which will showcase items from the Clark County Museum's collection, including banners, letters, cowboy hats, and more. These items serve as poignant reminders of the grief and solidarity expressed by the community in the aftermath of the tragedy. Access to viewing the exhibit begins September 29, continuing through October 9.
The 1 October Sunrise Remembrance is one in a series of activities planned to honor victims and survivors, as well as to stand as a testament to the enduring unity and resilience of the Las Vegas community. For those interested in other commemorative events, a full list can be found on the Resiliency & Justice Center's website, inviting broader participation in this period of remembrance.
