In Remembrance During Nurses Week

On January 24th, 2026, Alex Pretti was executed in the streets of Minneapolis. Alex Pretti was a Registered Nurse working in the ICU at the VA. By all accounts from those who knew Alex, he was loving, caring, passionate, and a skilled nurse. Alex healed those who served our country. Alex stood up for the rights of others. And even in his finally moments of life, Alex was seen helping others. For this, Donald Trump and his cronies called Alex a domestic terrorist and celebrated his murder. They smeared his name and shot him dead simply because he chose to care for others. As we sit and enjoy our pizza parties, left over pizza crusts, potlucks, key chains, pet rocks, and other Nurses Week "gifts", let's all take a moment to reflect. We have been blessed with a life to live and a profession where we can help others. It is a tremendous honor to be able to care for our fellow humans in such a meaningful and intimate way. I'm sure that Alex, his family, and his friends would give anything for Alex to be able to celebrate Nurses Week with us. The gifts may be shitty and the appreciation may be half-assed, but that is infinitely better than being repeatedly shot in the back while you are pinned face down on the ground. Happy Nurses Week, Alex Fuck Trump Fuck ICE Fuck MAGA Rest in Peace, Alex Pretti BSN, RN