Funeral Held for Aland Etienne, Security Guard Killed in Midtown Mass Shooting

Honoring Aland Etienne

• 💔 Loved ones gathered in Canarsie, Brooklyn, for the funeral services of Aland Etienne, a security guard who was one of four victims in the Midtown Manhattan mass shooting.
• 🕊️ Etienne, 46, is remembered for his heroism while working at 345 Park Avenue, where he died protecting the building and its occupants.

Sacrifice and Community Support

• 🏢 Etienne was on duty on July 28th when the shooter, Shane Tamura, opened fire. He is recognized for his actions, including attempting to shut down elevators to protect others.
• 🤝 Members of the union representing building service workers, 32BJ, attended in solidarity, wearing purple and supporting Etienne's family.
• 🌍 The union has been instrumental in supporting Etienne's family, including arranging for his daughter's travel from the Dominican Republic and setting up a GoFundMe page.

Personal Life and Legacy

• 🌱 Etienne, a Haitian immigrant who moved to the U.S. in 2017, is survived by his wife, four children, and a grandson.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He was described as a quiet strength, dependable, and the glue that held his family together, known for his good heart and care for others.
• 🎬 He had dreams of becoming a movie producer, aspirations that his loved ones vow will live on through his children.
• 💰 The 32BJ union is urging donations to the GoFundMe to benefit Etienne's children and grandson.