Kellene StockwellChannel 2 News
The Nevada Army National Guard is holding a private memorial service Sunday for the soldiers killed at a Carson IHOP.
Governor Brian Sandoval and Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Bill Burks are expected to attend the service for Major Heath Kelly, Master Sgt. Christian Riege and Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney.
Authorities say Eduardo Sencion killed the three soldiers while inside a Carson City International House of Pancakes restaurant on Tuesday morning.
A fourth victim, Florence Donovan-Gunderson, also died in the attack.
Four victims remain at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Three other victims have since been released from the hospital.
The Nevada Military Support Alliance has established a way to donate to the families of the Guard members. Those interested in making a donation to support the families of the fallen may do so at www.nvmilitarysupport.org.
Once on the page, click the red "Nevada National Guard Victims of 9/6/11" button.
In the middle of the next page, choose "NEVADA MILITARY Support Alliance" from the drop-down menu. Fill-in the fields and then press the "submit" button.
(The NMSA is not directly affiliated with the Nevada Army National Guard.)
You can also help the victims' families by heading out to a classic car show and shine this Sunday from 9am to 3pm at Carson City Harley Davidson at 2900 Research Way.
The $15 admission and any other monetary donations will go to the families.
And if you can't donate money -- you can still donate prizes for their raffle.
The Carson Medical Group has opened a $5,000 fund to help victims.
To donate, go to the City National Bank on East College Parkway in Carson City. The account number is 365 406 731. Make checks payable to Carson Medical Group IHOP Victims.
For questions call City National Bank at 775-885-1220.
Finally, you can also honor the victims' memory at Autumn Funerals and Cremations at 1575 North Lompa Lane in Carson City.
There they'll have the victims' register books open to the public until 9pm Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health Services is offering free grief counseling and support to anyone affected by the incident.
BHS will provide confidential, emotional support and guidance by professionally-trained and licensed counselors. "A tragic event like this can forever change the lives of those involved and we want people to know that they are not alone," said Cathy Dinauer, VP of Patient Care at Carson Tahoe. "Our hearts go out to the victims and we want community members to have a lifeline to better understand and deal with the overwhelming emotions that accompany a tragedy."
To access this community resource, call BHS at (775) 445-7350. Those in immediate need of assistance are encouraged to call the toll-free crisis line at (800) 283-7671.
