A gunman opened fire on the pews of First Baptist Church; authorities say 26 people were killed. The attack left a staggering hole in a town of fewer than 700 people. Here are the stories of those who died.
Robert Corrigan, 51, and Shani Corrigan
Robert and Shani were high school sweethearts, marrying shortly after graduation, said Rodney Corrigan, Robert's brother. When Robert enlisted in the Air Force, he was stationed near San Antonio early in his career. The couple fell in love with the area and decided to move back upon retirement, Rodney said.
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Rodney said his brother was a devout Christian and amateur musician who composed religious hymns and played guitar.
"He dedicated his life to God and his music," Rodney said in a brief interview. "He has always been very faithful. We went to church three times a week through our whole childhood, and my brother never strayed.
Robert and Shani grew up in Clare County, Mich., according to the Veterans Services office there. Robert, who had been a local track star, joined the Air Force to work in medicine after high school. From October 2012 until his retirement in September 2015, Robert was the superintendent of the 55th Medical Group at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He retired as a chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force.