Both families say their loved ones should be remembered for who they truly were — people who cared deeply for others and whose lives ended far too soon

And perhaps, in that recognition, there is a measure of hope.

Not a hope that erases grief, but one that coexists with it. A hope that reminds us that even the shortest lives can leave lasting impressions. That even in moments of profound sadness, there are threads of meaning that can be held onto.

For the families, this is the legacy they wish to preserve.

Not defined by tragedy, but by humanity.