Her son, Joel "Junior" Melendez, 28, was killed in the blast. Lupe said her strong words are directed at the fireworks company that employed her son and also at county and state officials, who have provided limited information in the investigation. Lupe wants her son to be remembered as a great father, brother and friend.

While authorities have not identified any victims, family members have identified their lost loved ones. Among them are fathers and a soon-to-be father, brothers and sons.