As investigators continue to piece together the moments leading up to a balloon crash that claimed the lives of 16 people near Lockhart, Texas, on Saturday, friends and family of the deceased are continuing to use social media to identify their loved ones and plan for the future.
Several GoFundMe pages have been set up by family members of crash victims to help cover the cost of funeral expenses.
One such page, created on Sunday, identified Brian and Tressie Neill, both from San Antonio, as two of the victims.
According to the page, the couple had been married for 23 years and were celebrating their anniversary with a romantic sunrise balloon ride.
"While being in the air, Brian had sent his brother, Curtis, a picture from the air and stated, 'can you see our reflection in the clouds?,' " the page said.
A memorial video posted to YouTube and another GoFundMe page identified Paige Brabson, a mother of an 11-month-old girl, and her mother, Lorilee Brabson, as victims as well.
"She was a hard and dedicated worker at La Hacienda in San Antonio," the page said.
Joe and Tresa Shafer Owens also died in the crash, according to another fundraising page created on Sunday.
"They adored their children and grandchildren, and loved nothing more than spending time with them," the page said. "Joe worked hard (to) provide for his family and was always willing to lend an extra hand to anyone in need. Tresa had a longtime career at TigerLand Preschool and made an amazing difference in the lives of the hundreds of children she cared for, their families and also her co-workers and friends."
Officials have yet to confirm the identities of those involved in the crash, but more information is expected to be released on Monday as authorities continue their investigation into the crash.
Other victims identified by friends and family include the balloon's pilot, Alfred "Skip" Nichols, and passengers Holly Huckabee of Houston and Matt and Sunday Rowan.
According to the Associated Press on Monday, Nichols was arrested Missouri in 2000 for driving while intoxicated. Additionally, the Better Business Bureau warned customers about working with Nichols at a balloon company he operated in the state before moving to Texas.
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