Biographies
In the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, we pause to remember the lives so cruelly taken. Each victim was a cherished individual, a beloved family member, a dear friend, a valued colleague, and a vibrant part of their community. Their sudden loss leaves an indescribable void, and their dreams and futures are tragically cut short. As we grieve, we honor their memories by sharing their stories, the laughter they brought, and the love they shared. We stand in solidarity with their families, offering our deepest condolences and unwavering support, vowing to remember their lives not for how they ended, but for the profound impact they had on all who knew them.

Laquita C. Brown
Public Works – 4.5 Years- Right-of-Way Agent
- Resident of Chesapeake
- Age: 39

Ryan Keith Cox
Public Utilities – 12 Years- Account Clerk
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 50

Tara Welch Gallagher
Public Works – 6 Years- Engineer
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 39

Mary Louise Crutsinger Gayle
Public Works – 24 Years- Right of Way Agent
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 65

Alexander Mikhail Gusev
Public Works – 9 Years- Right-of-Way Agent
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 35

Joshua O. Hardy
Public Utilities – 4.5 Years- Engineering Technician
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 52

Michelle Langer
Public Utilities – 12 Years- Administrative Assistant
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 60

Richard H. Nettleton
Public Utilities – 28 Years- Engineer
- Resident of Norfolk
- Age: 65

Katherine A. Lusich Nixon
Public Utilities – 10 Years- Engineer
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 42

Christopher Kelly Rapp
Public Works – 11 Months- Stormwater Management Plan Reviewer
- Resident of Powhatan
- Age: 54

Herbert Snelling
Class A Contractor- Project Manager
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 57

Robert Williams
Public Utilities – 41 Years- Projects Coordinator
- Resident of Virginia Beach
- Age: 72