{"id":50411,"date":"2021-11-25T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldcatholicnews.com\/wife-of-catholic-radio-host-among-those-killed-in-christmas-parade-attack\/"},"modified":"2021-11-25T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T07:00:00","slug":"wife-of-catholic-radio-host-among-those-killed-in-christmas-parade-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldcatholicnews.com\/wife-of-catholic-radio-host-among-those-killed-in-christmas-parade-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Wife of Catholic radio host among those killed in Christmas Parade attack"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cHe commends the souls of those who died to Almighty God\u2019s loving mercy and implores the divine gifts of healing and consolation upon the injured and bereaved.\u201d<\/p>\n

Four of the dead were affiliated with a popular local dancing troupe, the \u201cMilwaukee Dancing Grannies.\u201d The \u201cDancing Grannies” perform at parades throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Two dancers, their choreographer, and the husband of a dancer were killed, and others were injured.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tamara Durand, 52, was making her debut performance as a \u201cDancing Granny.\u201d Durand\u2019s husband, Dave, is a Catholic author and the host of \u201cThe Dave Durand Show\u201d on Relevant Radio. According to local media reports, Tamara was actively involved in her parish and hoped to one day travel to the Vatican.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease pray for the repose of the soul of Tamara Durand, wife of Dave Durand, part of our\u00a0Relevant Radio family,\u201d Cale Clark, host of \u201cThe Cale Clark Show\u201d on Relevant Radio, tweeted on Wednesday. \u201cShe lost her life in the tragedy that occurred at the Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another \u201cGranny,\u201d Virginia \u201cGinny\u201d Sorenson, 79, was the \u201cheart and soul\u201d of the team. In an August 2021\u00a0profile\u00a0of the team by CBS 58, Sorenson explained that although she was sidelined from performing due to surgery, she stayed in the group as their choreographer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Glencastle Irish Dancers, Inc., where Sorenson’s daughters and granddaughters take dance lessons, spoke of her friendly personality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cShe always had a smile on her face and a kind word to share,\u201d the dance organization said in a Facebook post on Nov. 22. \u201cOur hearts are heavy today for the family and all who knew and loved Ginny. Please keep this family and all families affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leanna Owen, 71, was the shortest and smallest \u201cGranny.\u201d A Catholic, she was described by the Washington Post as \u201ca Packers fan and an animal lover\u201d who owned an English bulldog. She managed apartment buildings and \u201cdidn\u2019t have a mean bone in her body.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Christine Rousselle is a DC Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. Prior to working at CNA, she was the managing web editor of Townhall.com; she has a BA in political science from Providence College.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n