Russell B. Beyer, 47, of Yorkville, Illinois, was killed on February 15, 2019, in the mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company warehouse in Aurora. Born February 21, 1971, in Aurora, he had worked at Henry Pratt for more than 25 years and served as a union shop chairman. Beyer was one of five employees fatally shot when a terminated, disgruntled employee brought a firearm into the workplace and opened fire.

The shooter, who had a prior aggravated assault conviction, was killed by responding police after a prolonged standoff. No other suspects or arrests were reported. Beyer’s family remembers him as a dedicated worker, a loving father, and a respected colleague. What details might others remember about Russell’s role at Henry Pratt or the day of the shooting?