Reminder: Friday, September 25th is National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Reminder from COVA…

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
September 25, 2015
This year we observe our nation’s 9th Annual Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Please join us for a commemorative ceremony on Friday, September 25th.
Mistress of Ceremonies:
Michelle Adams
Special Guests:
HOPE  Animal-Assisted Crisis Response
‘Comfort Canine’ Teams
 
Special Guest Speakers:
History of Day of Remembrance
Phil ClarkLeader of the Front Range Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
Marlayna’s Story, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Nancy ProkopVictim Services Coordinator, Parker Police Department & Marlayna’s Gigi (Great Grandmother)
Michelle ProkopPre-school Teacher, Marlayna’s Nana
  
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Location: Wellington Webb Building, Atrium, 201 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202
Families of murder victims are encouraged to bring a picture of their loved one to display. A representative from each family may present the name of their loved one, date of birth, date of death, and age at time of death at the microphone.
I n fairness to all, when introducing your loved one, please limit your remarks to: name of your loved one, date of birth, date of death, and age at time of death.  

September 25th was chosen to honor POMC founders Robert and Charlotte Hullinger of Cincinnati, Ohio, whose daughter was murdered on that date in 1978.

THE ANNUAL EVENT IS CO-SPONSORED BY: 

COVA, The Front Range Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children, Voices of Victims, Denver Police Department Victim Assistance Unit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons, Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, Denver District Attorney’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Justice.