August 3rd Memorial Events
Join us for a series of memorial events as we remember and honor the victims and families lost on August 3, 2019. These events offer a moment of reflection, solidarity, and hope as we pay tribute to those we lost and support one another in our ongoing journey of healing.
Events range from July 28 to August 3rd.
If you or someone you know are still affected by the August 3rd tragedy and need assistance, area agencies continue to provide services to those affected. A list of offered services can be vewied at the bottom of this page.
Unite with Light
July 28 - August 3
The community is encouraged to light porches or windows with orange lights starting at 8:30 PM in honor of the victims of the August 3rd mass shooting. Various landmarks and buildings will be illuminated orange in remembrance of August 3rd:
- Public Art Sculpture on I-10 and Airway
- Public Art near the Abraham Chavez Theater
- El Paso International Airport landscaping, walking path, and terminal
- Blue Flame Building
Remembrance of August 3rd
July 29 - August 2
A tribute to the victims of August 3rd will be on display outside council chambers. The tribute will display the pictures of the 23 lives lost on August 3rd, 2019
El Paso Heals
July 30 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center
901 N Virginia St
August 1 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sylvia Carreon Community Center
709 Lomita Dr
Live Active El Paso will be hosting 2 sound bath meditations in collaboration with United Way of El Paso.
August 3rd Remembrance Community Blood Drive
August 1 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Breezeway
August 2 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
El Paso Zoo
In honor of the victims, the community is encouraged to donate blood.
Acts of Kindness: The El Paso Play
August 2 | 7:00 p.m.
August 3 | 1:00 p.m.
August 4 | 1:00 p.m.
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza
The MACC in collaboration with UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance and UTEP’s College of Liberal Arts present a theatrical montage inspired by interviews in El Paso in the year after the August 3 shooting, the play is being performed in our city for the first time to mark the five year anniversary. Admission is free.
August 3rd Memorial Poppies
August 2 - 4 | Museum Hours
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St
The El Paso Museum of History Digital Wall will diplay a digital memorial for the victims of the August 3 shooting. The public can access the digital wall by touching the blooming Mexican Gold Poppies that have been added to the El Paso city scape. Find DIGIE wall information at https://epmuseumofhistory.org/learn/digie/
August 3rd Memorial Items
August 2 - 4 | Museum Hours
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St
The El Paso Museum of History will feature some of the recovered objects from the original memorial site in the lobby. Find museum hours and more at https://epmuseumofhistory.org
"Only in El Paso" Documentary Series
August 2 | 7:00 p.m.
Check out PBS El Paso's new episode of their short documentary series "Only In El Paso," highlighting the August 3rd memorial at Jim Crouch Park. Witness our community's resilience and discover how MCAD, Creative Kids El Paso, and Tino Ortega have harnessed the power of art to foster healing. Available on pbselpaso.org, social media @pbselpaso, or local channel 13.
In Loving Light: A Luminarias Memorial
August 3 | Museum Hours
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology will honor August 3rd with a small luminaria display inside the museum diorama gallery. Find museum hours and more at https://epmarch.org
August 3rd Day of Resilience Ceremony – County of El Paso Healing Garden
August 3 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta
El Paso County and United Way of El Paso will host remembrance activities around the Healing Garden. Starting at 6 p.m. El Paso County officials will unveil mural dedicated to the victims of August 3rd mass shooting. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. a reading of the names and light beam ceremony will close the night.
Star on the Mountain
August 3 | 8:30 p.m.
The star on the Mountain will flash 23 times in Honor of the 23 lives lost on August 3, 2019.
Kindness Craft Event
August 1 | 4:30 p.m.
Sergio Troncoso Library
9321 Alameda
The Library will be holding a Kindness Craft event.
Enrique Moreno Lirbrary Memorial display
August 2 -3 | Library Hours
Enrique Moreno Lirbrary
7380 Alameda Ave
The Library will have a memorial display and will be giving out commemorative bookmarks with messages in honor of August 3rd.
Story & Craft Time
August 3 | 10:00 a.m.
Esperanza Acosta Library
12480 Pebble Hills
The community can enjoy craft time while listening to an El Paso themed Story.
Craft & Movie - Coco
August 3 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Clardy Fox Library
5515 Robert Alva
The community can enjoy the movie Coco while creating paper laterns to symbolize the importance of remembering loved ones after their passing.
Family Painting Hour
August 3 | 12:00 p.m.
Judge Marquez Library
610 N. Yarbrough
The Library will have holding a family painting hour centered around different iconic El Paso Scenes to reflect El Paso's resilience.
Painting Hour
August 3 | 3:00 p.m.
Jose Cisneros Library
1300 Hawkins
The Library will have a painting hour of the star on the mountain.
Canvas Bag Crafting Hour
August 3 | 3:00 p.m.
Richard Burges Library
9600 Dyer Ste. C
The Library will be having an El Paso Strong Canvas bag crafting hour.
Mini Canvas Painting Hour
August 3 | 3:30 p.m.
Dorris Van Doren Library
551 Redd Road
The Library will be having a mini canvas painting hour of the Star on the mountain. Staff will be giving El Paso Strong Buttons on August 2nd & 3rd.
Family Craft Hour
August 3 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Irving Schwartz Library
1865 Dean Martin
The community can visit the Library and enjoy a family craft hour centered around the Star on the mountain. Staff will be handing out El Paso Strong buttons all day.
Canvas Bag Crafting Hour
August 3 | 4:30 p.m.
Memorial Park Library
3200 Copper
The Library will be having an El Paso Strong Canvas bag crafting hour. Staff will be giving out El Paso Strong Buttons.
Craft & Story Time
August 3 | TBD
Armijo Library
620 E. 7th Street
The community can enjoy craft time throughout the day while listening to an El Paso themed Story. Staff will be giving El Paso Strong Buttons.
Memorial Display & Children Craft Hour
August 3 | TBD
Westside Library
125 Belvidere
The Library will have a memorial display in the program room and will hold a craft hours for children throughout the day to contribute to the display.
As the El Paso community continues to heal from the horrific events of the August 3rd shooting, area agencies continue to provide services to those affected.
El Paso United Family Resiliency Center
The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center is a place of healing and support dedicated to serving as a resource to those directly and indirectly impacted by the tragedy of August 3, 2019.
The El Paso United FRC connects individuals with:
- Counseling referrals
- Non-traditional therapies
- Support services for specialized populations
- Education on reducing mental health stigmas
https://www.elpasounited.org
Emergence Health Network
Emergence Health Network is now operating its Community Recovery Center specially developed to address the mental health needs of borderland residents following the tragic event on August 3, 2019. This center is for families and individuals who need a safe space or who would like to speak to a behavioral health professional with concerns regarding the shooting and its aftermath.
Walk in’s welcome. No appointment necessary but recommended. Counseling provided free of charge.
To schedule appointment: Call 915-887-3410, press zero and request an appointment at the Community Recovery Center.
8730 Boeing Drive | Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact: To schedule appointment: Call 915-887-3410, press zero and request an appointment at the Community Recovery Center.
FBI - Victim Services
If you were injured in or witnessed the August 3 event, you may be eligible for certain services and rights, including special funding to provide emergency assistance, crime victim compensation, and counseling.
Contact: (915) 832-5429, or www.fbi.gov/elpasovictims
EPPD Victim Services
Assist with the Texas Crime Victims application, referrals, and crisis intervention.
911 N. Raynor
El Paso, TX 79903
EPPD Victim Services
El Paso Child Guidance Center
Free counseling and support services for anyone in the community affected by the recent tragedy. Workshops and counseling services available for organizations, companies, and individuals.
Contact: To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Beatriz Avila at [email protected] or by phone at (915) 562-1999.
El Paso County District Attorney’s Office - Victim Services
The District Attorney’s Office provides information, assistance and support to victims of crime. Assist with with filling and sending the Texas Crime Victim’s Compensation Program application for victims in need of support.
500 E. San Antonio (2nd Floor)
El Paso, TX 79901
Contact: (915) 546-2091 or www.epcounty.com/da/victim-services.htm
Office of the Texas Attorney General - Crime Victim Services
The Crime Victims’ Compensation Program helps crime victims and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. The program covers crime-related costs such as counseling, medical treatment, funerals, and loss of income not paid by other sources.
Contact: Christine Kruhalski at (915) 834-5815 or www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims/crime-victims-compensation-program
