National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims is September 25th

Please share with everyone you know in Colorado.

According to the FBI almost 15,000 homicides were committed in 2012 across our country.  That’s roughly five out of every 100,000 people killed due to senseless violence. What the statistics won’t tell you is that many of these homicides remain unsolved today, and join the thousands of cases that date back decades, and our daughter Morgan is one of those cases.

COVA

http://www.coloradocrimevictims.org

Announcement from COVA
September 25: National Day of Remembrance – Save the Date!
Location: Wellington Webb Building, 201 West Colfax, Denver
Time: 11AM – 1PM
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 Prokop, Pre-school Teacher, Marlayna’s Nana

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.

In 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: 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, and COVA.

September 25: Making a Difference Soiree ‘Save the Date’
Victim Outreach Incorporated (VOI)

A black and white affair to benefit Victim Outreach, Inc.
Time: 6PM
Location: Lakewood Country Club, 6800 West 10th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214