On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Mary Jo von Tillow, author of The Las Vegas Massacre Connections.

Mary Jo shares her journey of resilience after losing her husband, Kurt, in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting—the deadliest in U.S. history. Her book highlights the unexpected bonds she formed with survivors, advocates, and fellow widows, revealing how tragedy can give rise to profound human connection and courage.

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This episode is a powerful look at human strength, community, and the bonds that rise from unimaginable loss. Mary Jo von Tillow’s life changed forever on October 1, 2017, when her husband Kurt was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas. Out of tragedy, she formed lasting connections with other survivors, advocates, and families.

Her book, co-written with journalist Mark Gray, captures both her personal story and the collective portrait of resilience that followed the massacre. Mary Jo’s courage and insight illuminate the strength of human connection after devastating loss.

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