From the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s tributes to those who died in the Oct. 1, 2017 music festival shooting:
Laura Shipp, 50, of Las Vegas, got separated from her son, who is described as the “light of her life,” when the shooting began at Route 91 Harvest country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip.
Her son, 23-year-old Corey Shipp, a Marine Reservist, spent Sunday night and the early Monday morning hours trying to find her.
Laura Shipp is one of 58 people killed in the attack.
“She was a single mother from the day he was born,” said Steve Shipp, her brother, who confirmed her death Wednesday afternoon. “The two of them just had each other. They were very close.”
Read the Review-Journal’s full tribute to Laura Shipp.
Laura Shipp is part Japanese. Her grandfather was Robert Masao Sakurai, but he was born Masao Sakurai due to the Japanese law of one given name per person. Her ancestors were in the interment camp, a common practice at the time.
October 06, 2020
That tragic day will not erase you from ones heart and the memory of time.
July 28, 2019
A.L.
June 05, 2019
Valenda Newell
January 16, 2019 | Indianapolis, IN
May I? This is Jack evarone a class mate of laura for most of acacia and redwood. I have a very personal recollection and dear competition with laura,we were the two smallest
June 23, 2018
Joe/Joyce
Words cannot express just how deeply sorry we feel for your loss. I'll never forget Laura's bubbly personality, along with her never ending smile. With the Lord by your side Laura, may you always rest in peace...
Steve and Maria Marley
October 21, 2017 | Simi Valley, CA
Joe/Joyce
We are so deeply saddened by the death of Laura. We remember the days when she would watch over our son while we were visiting your house. Im sure she will be deeply missed. Our condolences to you and the rest of your extended family.
Tipper and Kitsy Durkin
Tipper and Kitsy Durkin
October 09, 2017 | Dracut, MA | Friend
Rest in peace Laura. I will always remember the great times we had in Thousand Oaks. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to the entire Shipp family.
Steve Simonson
October 07, 2017 | Bloomington, IL | Friend
Rest In Peace my friend Laura Anne. Fly forever with angels and butterflies! May your smile be the sunshine that shines down on everyone on a sunny day. You will forever be a loving mother, dutiful daughter, trusted sister and happy strong friend. Prayers and hugs to the Shipp Family.
Aimee Speidel Mack
October 07, 2017 | Thousand Oaks, CA | Friend