Parkland community marks eight years since Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy | PHOTOS
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of the Parkland Tragedy, families and friends take part in a dove release ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,Martin Duque’s Mom, Daisy Anguiano, and his brother Santiago Duque, 9 watch the doves flyvon Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedydoves fly over the crowd on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of the Parkland Tragedy, Anthony Montalto, 20, hugs his Mom, Jennifer, and his Dad,Tony on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Anthony spoke about his sister, Gina Rose Montalto, who was killed in the Parkland tragedy. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,a message is left for Alyssa Alhadeff on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, Alyssa Alhadeff’s family, (her grandmother) Terri Robinovitz , her Mom, Lori Alhadeff, and her Dad Ilan Alhadeff light a candle in her memory on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,a candle is lit for Cara Loughran on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, Christine Hunschofsky hugs Corey Hixon on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, people color roses in honor of Gina Rose Montalto on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, Alan Berger hugs Corey Hixon on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Corey lost his father Chris Hixon in the Parkland tragedy. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, Coral Springs police officers stand at attention on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,Debi Hixon , and her son Corey honor her husband Chris Hixon on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, Mitch Dworet and his wife Annika light a candle in honor of their son Nicholas Dworet on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,a candle is lit for Alexander Schachter on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy, families and friends take part in a candle lighting ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,therapy dogs are brought in on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of the Parkland Tragedy, families and friends take part in a dove release ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The Parkland and surrounding communities gathered Saturday at Eagles’ Haven to mark the eighth anniversary of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The “Forever in Our Hearts” commemoration included a candle lighting and a dove release to honor the 17 students and staff members lost on Feb. 14, 2018. The photo gallery captures moments of reflection from the memorial service, which brought together families of the victims, survivors, and local residents for a day of remembrance and unity.
