The Rodriguez family carried a large photo portrait of Javier when they gave their victim impact statements to the Walmart shooter. It’s the portrait that hangs in their living room and is displayed for birthdays and family occasions for a son and brother who is dearly missed.

This community will always remember those whose lives you stole … Their light will never fade,” the judge told the shackled shooter. “While you, your name and your hate, will be forgotten.”

Victims of the 2019 Walmart shooting addressed Patrick Wood Crusius, who pleaded guilty to murdering 23 people. The sister of one victim hugged Crusius in court, showing forgiveness. Another victim's family member shared that the tragedy brought her family closer to God's love and expressed that knowing their culture could have changed Crusius' views.