Remembering Victims of Midtown Mass Shooting: Julia Heyman, Wesley Ledner, Alan Etienne

Victims of the Midtown Attack

• 💔 The deadliest mass shooting in New York City in 25 years occurred at 345 Park Avenue, tragically claiming several lives.
• 💡 Among the victims were Wesley Ledner, a 43-year-old mother of two and senior managing director at Blackstone, and Julia Heyman, a 27-year-old employee at Ruden Management.
• 📌 Alan Etienne, a 46-year-old security guard, was also killed while seeking cover behind a security desk.

Honoring Wesley Ledner

• ✨ Wesley Ledner is remembered as a beam of light, highly philanthropic, and active in the Jewish community.
• 🎓 She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale University, served on the board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was honored by the UJA Federation of New York.
• 🏢 Blackstone described her as brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected.

Remembering Julia Heyman

• 🌟 Julia Heyman, a Cornell University graduate, is remembered as the kindest, sweetest girl with a heart of gold.
• 🏆 She was an extraordinary student, a tri-varsity athlete in swimming, lacrosse, and soccer, and exemplified drive and excellence.
• 💔 Her life was tragically cut short, and her family is asking for privacy during their grief.

Alan Etienne's Sacrifice

• 🛡️ Alan Etienne, a security guard, was gunned down while trying to protect himself behind a security desk.
• 👨‍👩‍👦 He is remembered by his brother as a father, a son, and a light in their lives.
• 😔 His birthday was approaching, adding to the heartbreak for his loved ones.

Survivor and Community Impact

• 🏈 An NFL employee was also shot but miraculously survived the attack.
• 🕊️ Tributes have poured in on social media, with families of the victims requesting privacy as they mourn their profound loss.