Adam RasmussenChannel 2 News
It's been more than three days since four were killed and seven others were injured, before the shooter turned the gun on himself.
Now, a number of Carson City groups are looking to help. The Nevada Military Support Alliance as well as the Carson Medical Group are accepting donations. Both say they felt the impact of the tragedy and want to help.
"We'd like to do something for the families of the victims to help them out," says Dr. Tim McFarren, a physician with the Carson Medical Group. "They're going to have some tough times ahead.
Physicians say all the donations will go to the 11 victims involved. They want to help the families out right away, and say whatever they receive in donations will be going out as soon as possible.
"We don't have a specific fundraising goal," says Dr. Sandra Koch, another physician with the Carson Medical Group. "We just want to be part of the solution."
The Military Support Alliance is also helping the families and guard members injured in Tuesday morning's shooting. It's been helping soldiers and their families for nine years with financial support. But it's not just about the money, it's also being there for people in times of need.
"Whether it's the soldiers killed off in Afghanistan or Iraq, or it's National Guardsmen sitting and having breakfast in Carson City, Nevada," says Perry DiLoreto, President and Chairman of the Nevada Military Support Alliance.
DiLoreto says the organization wants people to know they understand and appreciate what these families are going through.
"We're not going to forget," he says. "This is not going to go away. Their loss is forever."
The Carson Medical Group opened a $5,000 fund that you can donate to. Just head to the City National Bank on East College Parkway in Carson City.
The Military Support Alliance has also created a fund to donate to online. Just head to our web site homepage for a link to their web site.
A private memorial service for the three guard members killed is happening on Sunday.
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A memorial trust fund has been set up for the family of Nevada Army National Guardsman Lieutenant Colonel Heath Kelly.
The "Heath Austin Kelly Memorial Trust Fund" has been set up for his daughter Kassidy and son Tristan.
Kelly, who was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel posthumously is survived by his children and wife Tracy.
A memorial service will be held for him in his home town of Kenner, Louisiana on Saturday.
To learn more about the "Heath Austin Kelly Memorial Trust," supporters can visit www.heathkellytrust.com
