“Roei could not withstand the pain, but others are still here fighting, coping, trying to live. We must give them all the help we can — so they don’t feel alone.”

The Nova festival massacre claimed over 370 lives that day, with thousands more injured and traumatized. Now, with Roei Shalev gone, the human cost continues to ripple through the community.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or trauma, please reach out immediately. In the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.