The door is still open at Jillian Johnson’s Red Arrow Workshop.

Johnson, the store owner, was one of the victims killed at the Grand Theatre on July 23, 2015.

Rachel Williams, a worker from a nearby shop, tells KLFY’s Kellie Brown that Johnson’s store is the true definition of perseverance.

Everyone at all of the neighboring stores and shops has taken the loss pretty hard. Many of the workers including Williams had a hard time processing it, “It’s such a close-knit community right here, we just see each other day to day and I feel like everyone did take it hard.”

Anyone close to Johnson would testify that the constant flow of traffic in and out of Red Arrow would definitely make her proud, “She would’ve wanted that if she’d be here, she would’ve wanted them to be open still,” Williams added.

Johnson’s family and close friends have chosen to not speak on camera since the reopening was announced. KLFY did catch up with some of them shortly after the shooting, they said the store was truly Johnson’s pride and joy.

Kelly Russo said had the store not reopened it would’ve truly done a disservice to the entire community, “This is one of the most unique gems within Lafayette.”

Friends describe the 33-year-old as an all-around artist, photographer, singer, and most importantly a mother to her teenage daughter. She was truly one of the best residents Lafayette has to offer, according to those closest to her.