Love Louder than Loss
A Florence, Kentucky community, dedicated to finding hope after a devastating tragedy.
On July 6th, 2024, the lives of four individuals, Melissa Parrett (44), Shane Miller (21), Hayden Rybicki (20), and Delaney Eary (19) were taken from thier families and friends
The funeral programs for Melissa, Shane, Hayden and Delaney are placed in the windshield of Rybicki's refurbished car during the Octurbo
Fest Charity Fundraiser, held at the Florence Y'all Baseball Stadium in Florence, Ky, on October 13, 2024.
What began as a lighthearted 21st birthday celebration for Brendon Parrett became a night defined by alarming screams and profound loss. At 2:51 a.m., Chase Garvey (21), ex-boyfriend of Delaney Eary, opened fire on the home of Melissa Parrett. Three individuals were injured, and four lost their lives on the night of the 6th.
" I know it has gone on throughout the nation, but this is the first time we have had a mass shooting in Florence, it is very emotional." - Florence Police Chief Jeff Mallery
Despite the tragedy, the families and friends of the victims and the community of Florence have united to spread awareness of the shooting in hopes of making a change and keeping the memory of Melissa, Shane, Hayden, and Delaney alive.
Porter (20) sits in the driver seat of his passed friend Hayden Rybicki's car at the Octurbo Fest Charity event held at the Florence Y’all Stadium in Florence, KY, on October 13, 2024.
Kealin (21) mourns the loss of her best friend Delaney Eary (19) and other victims of the Florence shooting at the Octurbo Fest Charity event held at the Florence Y’all Stadium in Florence, KY, on October 13, 2024.
Since the shooting, foundations such as the Hayden Rybicki Foundation and fundraisers such as Octurbo Fest have been held to support the families who have lost loved ones because of the shooting, as well as to build funds to donate to local outreach programs.
Hayden Rybicki's car is held on display in honor of his passing at the Octurbo Fest Charity event held at the Florence Y’all Stadium in Florence, KY, on October 12, 2025. Ribicki's car was refurbished by close family and friends after his passing and was put on display at teh first Octurbo Fest in 2024.
Hayden Rybicki's car is held on display in honor of his passing at the Octurbo Fest Charity event held at the Florence Y’all Stadium in Florence, KY, on October 12, 2025. Rybicki was a part of the "Out of Luck" car club; the banner was a staple for Rybicki's car, leading many to join the club in his honor.
After competing in a 2 - step compotion, Rybicki's family drives off waving their Hayden bear out of the window of his car, a tradition that occurs at every fundraiser. Octurbo Fest Charity event held at the Florence Y’all Stadium in Florence, KY, on October 12, 2025.