Virginia Ginny Sorenson, 79, was killed while marching with the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies in the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021. A longtime instructor and choreographer for the group who had worked as a registered nurse, Sorenson had planned a less strenuous role but walked near the back of the formation carrying the group’s banner when a red Ford Escape entered the closed parade route and struck marchers and spectators.

The vehicle’s path turned the celebration into a scene of chaos; Sorenson died of her injuries. Five others initially killed included fellow Dancing Grannies LeAnna Owen and Tamara Durand, volunteer Wilhelm Hospel and parade participant Jane Kulich, with eight-year-old Jackson Sparks later dying as well. Dozens more were injured. Police identified Darrell E. Brooks Jr. as the driver and said there was no evidence he knew parade participants or that the incident was an act of terrorism. Brooks was arrested, tried, convicted on multiple counts including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision.

Did anyone who knew Ginny Sorenson or the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies have memories or details to share about her role in the group or that parade day?