A National Conversation on How We Can Prevent Gun Deaths and Injuries
My son Jose was an amazing child. On September 15, 2011, ten days after his sixteen birthday, he was gunned down. He was shot from the back. He loved animals, he watched biography and history channel. Enjoy rap music, and believed that family came first. I love him very much and I miss him. May he rest in peace. He was truly a blessing from God.
I’ve had a 3 years of confusion, frustration, and exhaustion. But along with that have come many blessings received and given. It seems like just yesterday I was calling you to tell you that I was on my way to come do your hair and help get the kids ready. As usual I had a [...]
This tribute is to my sister, Barbara Lund. On Aug. 5, 2012, it will 20 years since her estranged husband shot her to death in a moment of rage and depression during a contentious divorce. It was so unexpected since my now deceased ex brother-in-law fit the description of someone who one would not have [...]
Manny was my only son for 17 years. He was 23 yrs old when he was shot in his neck on November 1, 2009. He was another innocent victim as we hear about more and more these days. He was married, had twins boys, and his wife was five-weeks pregnant at the time of the [...]
Benefit for Krystal Hethcoat, Andre Vasquez and Reyna Vasquez. When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 4:00pm until Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 2:00am Where: Marlins Bar and Grill, 7236 39th street, Lyons, Illinois Description On October 18th, Krystal Hethcoat and her 2 children, Andre and Reyna, were the victims of a home invasion. Two masked [...]
Thomas Reese Lee-December 20, 2011 marked the 24th anniversary of his birth. I hosted “Remembering Tommy.” That’s all I have left-memories. Tommy was shot August 13, 2008 while he and acquaintances were in the parking lot of the Huddle store in Harvey, Illinois. It has been reported as a botched robbery. Tommy died August 14, [...]
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