Joseph Timothy Clifford, 37, was one of five city employees slain in a workplace mass shooting in Fort Lauderdale on February 9, 1996. The attack occurred in a municipal trailer used by the city’s beach maintenance crew during the early morning hours. Survivors said the gunman announced that everyone was going to die before opening fire with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

The shooter, Clifton McCree, a former crew employee terminated in December 1994 after failing a drug test and reportedly making threats, specifically targeted Clifford and his coworkers. Four other city employees were killed: Joseph Belotto, 40; Kenneth A. Brunjes, 46; Mark Bretz, 36; and Donald Moon Jr., 44. A sixth coworker, Joseph L. Brookins, was wounded and called 911. McCree died by suicide at the scene; investigators found a note citing resentment over his dismissal and claims of racial animus as part of his motive.

Funeral services were held and the community mourned the loss. Does anyone have memories of Joseph Clifford, his work with the beach maintenance crew, or information that could shed light on the events leading up to that morning?