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Dayton Strong Storytelling Sessions
Dayton area resident shared stories of survival as part of the Dayton Strong Storytelling Sessions recorded at the Dayton Metro Library. Dayton's talked about the Oregon District mass shooting and the Memorial Day tornadoes.

Credit: Amelia Robinson

Credit: Amelia Robinson

Dayton area resident shared stories of survival as part of the Dayton Strong Storytelling Sessions recorded at the Dayton Metro Library. Dayton's talked about the Oregon District mass shooting and the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Lifestyles
By Amelia Robinson
Dec 19, 2019
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Samone Milner’s pain is still raw.

The Trotwood resident was pregnant when her boyfriend died in a horrific car accident.

And she came far too close to the Oregon District mass shooting and Memorial Day tornadoes. To hear her story, listen to the podcast above.

>> PODCAST: Struggle, survival and strength: Dayton shares stories from year of terror

This audio recording is part of a partnership between Dayton Daily News, WHIO, Dayton.com and WHIO Radio designed to share stories of survival, struggle and strength.

>> Dion Green on pain, grief and fighting through darkness after Dayton mass shooting and tornadoes

Miami Valley residents shared personal stories about their experiences during the Oregon District mass shooting, Memorial Day tornadoes and other 2019 tragedies with Dayton Daily News reporters Cornelius Frolik and Amelia Robinson. 

>> HEAR MORE STORIES IN THIS SERIES

The sessions were recorded at the Dayton Metro Library’s downtown branch. Some will be featured as part of an upcoming WHIO special.

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Community Impact Editor Amelia Robinson is an award-winning columnist, features writer and podcast host. The Ohio University graduates work has appeared in the Dayton Daily News since 2000.