On a tragic day in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the life of 52-year-old Joshua Orion Hardy was cut short. He was one of the twelve victims of a mass shooting that took place at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May 31, 2019. Hardy, an engineering technician for the city, was at his workplace when the devastating event unfolded.
A longtime and disgruntled city employee, DeWayne Craddock, carried out the attack, opening fire on his colleagues.
The rampage resulted in the death of eleven city employees and one contractor before the gunman was killed in a shootout with police. Thus, there were no arrests or a trial for the perpetrator.
Joshua Hardy was remembered by his neighbors as a kind, devout, and meticulous man. He was known for his quiet and helpful nature, often going out of his way to assist those in his community, such as mowing a neighbor's lawn without being asked. His death left a profound void in his neighborhood, where he was regarded as a 'picture perfect neighbor' and a man of strong faith.
