Everywhere you turn in Summer and Frank Hill's Brandeton home you'll be sure to see their daughter's, Hannah Ahlers, smiling face. 

  • Parents of Las Vegas shooting victim choose forgiveness
  • Summer and Frank Hill have been performing random acts of kindness
  • Their daughter Hannah Ahlers was shot and killed last year in Vegas  

The youngest of the family, Hannah had three kids of her own.

She was a devoted homemaker who loved cooking and spending time with her little ones at their California Home. 

"She loved Jesus with all of her heart, I have no doubts where she's at," Summer Hill said. 

Ahlers was one of 58 people killed when a gunman shot at concertgoers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas.

She was just 34 years old. 

Summer Hill says her daughter died instantly, in her husband's arms. Ahlers and her husband Brian met as children while attending church and had just celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary. 

"It was just total disbelief," said Ahlers' father Frank Hill, recalling how he felt when hearing the news. 

"I couldn't even cry, it just didn't... and it still doesn't feel real," Summer Hill added.  

In the days following the mass shooting, the Hills began a lifelong journey, one that no parent wants to experience. 

They say the healing process has been long and slow so far. Staying true to their faith and helping others has helped their own grief. 

"She would not want us to be sad or grieving," Summer Hill said. "I know she wouldn't. She'd want us to carry on."  

As the weeks have turned into months, the couple said they're coming to terms with their new reality. Together, they agreed there was no other choice than to forgive. 

"I don't even hate the shooter that shot her, I absolutely have not felt any anger or hate towards him at all," Summer Hill stated. "What good would that do? Hatred just eats away at you, I don't want that. I know Hannah wouldn't hate him." 

Shortly after Ahlers' death, the couple was contacted by firefighter Tommy Maher. After winning big in Las Vegas, he decided to use his winnings to travel the country performing random acts of kindness in honor of each of the 58 victims. 

They quickly joined the movement and started performing their own random acts of kindness.

With every meal bought and good deed done, they hand the recipient Ahlers' photo and a bracelet printed with #58. Their hope is that the good deed will keep on giving, and get passed from person-to-person. 

Maher will be speaking Feb. 16 at Denise's Beachway Cafe at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. During the event, he will share his experiences of meeting each of the victim's families, and how you can also take part in the #Honor58 movement. 

The event is free and open to the community.

To RSVP, call 941-761-0220.