Vegas Strong Fund Breaks Ground on 1 October Memorial

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — After years of fundraising, planning, and community support, the Vegas Strong Fund is officially breaking ground on the permanent Forever One Memorial along the sound end of the Las Vegas Strip.

A special groundbreaking ceremony is slated to be held on Friday, October 2 at the site near Reno Avenue and Giles Street.

The project for a 1 October memorial is moving forward as the county agrees to give a $10 million donation.(Clark County)

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Organizers say the permanent memorial is designed to be a space to honor the victims, survivors, and families impacted by the 1 October shooting. Taking place the day after the ninth annual remembrance, the special ceremony will bring together survivors, victims’ families, community leaders, and project partners.

The project for a 1 October memorial is moving forward as the county agrees to give a $10... — The project for a 1 October memorial is moving forward as the county agrees to give a $10 million donation.(Clark County)

Organizers add that the memorial is slated to be completed ahead of the 10th anniversary in 2027.

The ceremony takes place starting at 4 p.m. with a community celebration to follow.