Community gathers at Caldera High to honor teacher killed in Silver Rail shooting

On Saturday afternoon, Caldera High School filled with hundreds of mourners who gathered to celebrate the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old educator killed while teaching at Silver Rail Elementary. Colleagues described her as a charismatic, joyful presence who inspired both students and staff. Friends recounted her commitment to youth programs, noting her quick hiring by R.A.D.

Camps after a coffee meeting and her reputation for being the first to arrive and the last to leave each day. Lambert also coached volleyball at the Central Oregon Volleyball Club, forgoing her salary to help low-income families, prompting a GoFundMe scholarship fund that has collected more than $23,000. Attendees included international friends who had met her in Barcelona, underscoring the broad impact of her kindness. The ceremony concluded with a slideshow set to “You Are My Sunshine,” reflecting the love and grief shared by the community.