On October 1, 2017, several families experienced a nightmare and lost loved ones in what is regarded to be one of the most terrible mass shootings the country has ever witnessed. A psychopath opened fire on a big crowd at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, killing 48 people and wounding 851 more. Jovanna Calzadillas was one of the victims. The 30-year-old mother was with her husband, Francisco ‘Frank’ Calzadillas, during the event when the attacker began fire.
As the audience erupted in terror. Jovanna was shot in the head and collapsed. Jovanna was rushed to the nearest hospital, but doctors gave her little hope of survival. She needed emergency care since she had been shot in the head. Jovanna’s husband, Francisco ‘Frank’ Calzadillas, who was with her at the time of the shooting, was informed he should consider withdrawing her from life support.
He couldn’t envision his life without his wife and was wary of the doctors’ remarks, even though he knew his wife’s prospects of ever recovering were minimal.But everything changed one night. He had a vivid dream in which his wife approached him and whispered, “Everything will be fine.” When Frank awoke, he made a decision: he would not turn off Jovana’s respirator. He would never, ever give up on his wife.
Against all odds, Jovanna miraculously awoke. Even the doctors were taken aback by the unexpected occurrence. “Her shot injury was difficult, but we prayed and hoped, and then she woke up,” said Frank, a police officer from Arizona’s Salt River Police Department. Of course, her rehabilitation took time and strength, but she realized she had to battle hard not only for herself but also for her husband and children.
The memories of the atrocity haunt her to this day, but she attempts to put them behind her. Today, Jovanna expresses her feelings honestly and strives to live a regular life. “Some of me vanished that October 1st night,” she recalls. “I will not be the same Jovanna, but I will return stronger.” “I will fight for them,” Jovanna says of her family. “And I will not stop believing in myself.”
Her strong message is now reaching out to victims of the tragic Las Vegas assault, as well as people around the world who may be living in terror following any particular tragedy. “We will not let people like him [the shooter] win,” she promises. “And we will not be afraid.” Jovanna’s fortitude in speaking publicly while still healing is admirable. Her remarks are assisting other victims and assisting them in returning to a normal routine following the tragic incident.
Her inspirational story demonstrates how we can conquer any barrier, regardless of the circumstances. Regardless of what happens, we must continue to fight for what is right and what we believe in.