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Maine Mass Shooting Survivors Reflect On Tragedy Anniversary

Megan Vozzella sits during an interview about her late husband, Stephen Vozzella, who was one of the people killed in a mass shooting on Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Oxford, M

Ben Dyer and Keela Smith, survivors of Maine's deadliest mass shooting, are determined to turn tragedy into triumph. A year after the horrific event that claimed 18 lives, the couple is looking forward to their future together. Dyer proposed to Smith, and they have chosen the same date as the shooting for their wedding next year, aiming to reclaim the day as a symbol of hope and resilience.

However, for many affected by the shooting, the upcoming anniversary is a painful reminder of the physical and emotional trauma they continue to endure. Megan Vozzella, who lost her husband in the shooting, shares her ongoing struggles with nightmares and the profound loss she feels.

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