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FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.

(FFMV)

Newsletter APRIL 2013

Thank-you: *Carol Anderson – Website

*Kaiser – Oakland *Avaxat Elementary School- Murrieta

*St. Anthony’s Catholic Church-Upland *Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church

Grand Terrace Portola Community Center- Palm Desert

*San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office of Victim Services/Victim Advocates

*Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of Victim

Services/Victim Advocates

* Dola Wiedemann – Memory Cards *Family of Kris Flores

*Janet Garcia & Barbara Christian facebook administrators

* Ellie Rossi

* San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for sponsoring newsletter for 2013*

CalVCP Help us get the word out! Effective Jan. 1, our application filing period will increase from one year to three years after the date of the crime. More CA crime victims will be eligible for much needed assistance. Victims who are struggling with finances because of a violent crime now have more time to file an application with CalVCP. Call our helpline at 1-800-777-9229 to find a victim advocate in your area or to learn more about victim compensation at http://www.vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/

FFMV New Satellite Chapter The executive Board of Families &

Friends of Murder Victims, INC. proudly welcomes

FFMV SGV - San Gabriel Valley Chapter to our organization.

Luz – Mother of Bobby, Tracy – Mother of Eileen and

Luisa - Mother of Anthony

Need Someone to Talk To?

* Bertha Flores - Parent - Spanish speaking

(909) 200-5499 (after 3pm)

*Rose Madsen – Parent (909) 798-4803 (after

4pm)

*Maxine Russell – (818) 378-2072

Parent/Grief Counselor

*Dawn Hall - Parent(951) 757-4419

*Mary Stewart -Parent (951 698-5317)

Emergency Consult for Suicidal or Homicidal

Participants

*Linda Atencio -Parent – 760-490-7864

* Ellie Rossi - Parent - 909-810-8133

* Delores Maloy- Parent – High Desert

Contact – 760-530-7027

Families & Friends of Murder Victims: A non-profit organization Dedicated to providing information, support, and friendship to persons who have experienced the death of a loved one through the violent act of murder Share Sorrow….. Share Strength Mission: To restore a sense of hope and to provide a pathway to well-being to those who have lost a loved one to murder and to those who are victims of attempted murder.

Love Gifts

Love gifts are a specific tax deductible donation made to the memory of a loved one’s birthday, anniversary of a death, holiday, or just because which are posted in newsletter. They are also made by caring professionals, organizations to help in the work that FFMV does with victims/survivors. These gifts help with the expenses incurred in reaching out to others and operating expenses. When making out a check, please make payable to FFMV and note Love Gift on

check or envelope. Love Gifts can be mailed to FFMV- P.O. Box 11222 San Bernardino, Ca. - 92423-1222

Join Families & Friends of Murder Victims on

Thank-you

Janet Garcia Mother of Jesse Garcia – 6/10/78 – 6/27/94

Barbara Christian Mother of Terri Lynn Winchell–

4/10/63 – 1/8/81

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FFMV - Riverside Chapter

Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm

Avaxat Elementary School, 24300 La Brisas Road in Murrieta, CA

Contact Dawn (951) 757-4419 For directions ask for PJ at-

951-696-1600 x2177 – M-F 9am-4pm (1-2pm lunch)

Next meeting is April 17, 2013

FFMV - Colton Chapter

1st Tuesday of every month Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church

Robinson Hall – Room 6 12745 Oriole Ave Grand Terrace, CA

92313 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Contact person for directions or information Rose – 909-754-6969

[email protected]

Next meeting is April 2, 2013

FFMV -Coachella Valley Chapter 3rd Wednesday of each month

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Portola Community Center Room 2

45-480 Portola Ave

(parking on Shadow Mountain)

Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-568-2560- Call for directions Rose – 909-754-6969

[email protected] Candy- 619-200-0547 [email protected]

Next meeting is April 17, 2013

Oakland Chapter

1st Tuesday of every month

Kaiser in Oakland, Howe St. at Broadway,

12th floor Room 1200 East Contact: Robin – 510-653-8069

Next meeting is March 5, 2013

FFMV West End Chapter -Bi-lingual

Meets every 2

nd Thursday of every month at

7:00pm-8:30pm St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Conference Room 2210 North San Antonio Upland, CA 91786

Participants have the option of the English & Spanish Meeting

Local Grupo Bilingue

Los participantes pueden escoger en Inglés o en Español

Se reunen cada Segundo Jueves del mes a las 7:00 p.m.

Contact persons/ Personas de contacto: Rita Marin (909) 215-7063

[email protected]

Next meeting is April 11, 2013

FFMV – SGV Chapter

Meetings are currently held on the 2nd

Tuesday of each month in a classroom at the First United Methodist Church of La Puente, located at. 15701 Hill Street, La Puente, CA

91744. Contact information:

* Luz Ruiz (626) 388-6403*Tracy Ponce (626) 533-3121 *Luisa Ashley (818) 445-2077

Next Meeting April 9, 2013

Grief Support Group ALL are welcome at our monthly meetings.

Whether you are a parishioner or not. If you

are suffering the loss of a loved one and in

need to talk to someone, we are here to listen

and share emotions.

Together and with the help of the Lord, we

can help each other heal.

Meetings are held every 2nd

Wednesday of the

month 7 to 9 P.M. ~ Room 8

St. Anthony’s Church 1640 Western Ave. San

Bernardino (909)887-3810

Contacts: Hope Morfin (909)820-6163 Ralph

& Arlene Payan (909)887-4387 (FFMV

Participants)

Danny & Rose Equihua (909) 887-3744

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Resources and Additional Support Services

San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office

of Victim Witness Centers: San Bernardino

(909) 387-6540

Rancho Cucamonga: (909) 945-4241*

Victorville/Desert area: (760) 552-6994*

Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of

Victim Witness Centers:

Riverside: (951) 955-5450

Murrieta: (951) 304-5680 * Banning: (951) 922-7130

* Indio: (760) 863-8408

*Los Angeles County District Attorney's Victim

Witness Assistance Program offices:

Pomona: 909) 620-3381

*Life.After.Uncivil.Ruthless.Acts.

323-816-9651 www.laurala.org

* WINGS OF JUSTICE – Website

www.murdermislabeledsuicide.com/WingsofJustice

*Women Against Gun Violence – 310-204-2348

www.wagv.org

*www.CrimeVictims.gov—public awareness Web

site

* H.E.A.L. Helping Everyone Acknowledge Loss –

818-378-2072– [email protected]

* Crime Victims United of California – 916-928-

4797 www.crimevictimsunited.com or

[email protected]

* North American Victim Assistance (NOVA)

www.trynova.org

* Victims of Crime Resources Center (800)

VICTIMS

* POMC - (888) 818-POMC www.pomc.org

* Greater Orange County POMC –

Marie – 714-999-7132 – 562-508-2397

* POMC-SGV Chapter – Tina-626-298-9054 -

[email protected]

* Citizens Against Homicide - (415) 455-5944

* Justice for Murdered Children - (310) 547-1367

* Memory of Victims Everywhere - (949) 248-5470

[email protected]

* Resource for the Grieving and

Bereavedwww.griefcompanion.com

* Crime Survivors – 949-872-7895

www.crimesurvivors.com Bi-monthly meetings

held in Orange County

* Adela Lavine~Medium: www.adelalavine.com

* MADD – (909) 888-6233

www.maddsanbernardino.org

*JUSTICE FOR HOMICIDE VICTIMS - (310) 457-

0030 [email protected]

* Striving Towards Eradicating Violence In Ennercities

-S.T.E.V.I.E. [email protected]

[email protected]

* www.psychic4themissing.com

* (L.A.U.R.A.) - Life After Uncivil Ruthless Acts

Adela - 323-816-9651

FFMV Fundraisers Office Depot - Staples – Office Max If you shop at Office Depot or Staples please use FFMV’s Rewards Number for Office Depot which is 1139461170 Office Max – 650756207, Staples- or use just give them 909-798-4803 for all three. We get reward points that help defray the cost of printing, ink cartridges and office supplies.

PLEASE….Don‘t throw away your old ink cartridges! Continue to bring them to us, or take them to Office Max, Staples or Office

Depot and give them 909-798-4803 It’s an easy way to help

FFMV purchase office supplies.

Homicide Survivors Inc.

Losing a loved one to murder causes overwhelming emotional reactions for survivors. Often after learning of the murder of a loved one, survivors experience a feeling of shock, numbness and disbelief that their loved one is gone. To be confronted by the sudden violent death of a loved one is so horrible, devastating and absolute that many individuals are unable to comprehend the overwhelming news. Your world has been turned upside down. Nothing in life prepares survivors for the reality that someone they love has died a violent death. The grief and anguish may seem unbearable. Nothing in one's coping mechanisms prepares survivors for this kind of trauma.

The grief that follows the murder of a loved one cannot be measured in stages or by how others react. For some people the reactions of shock, disbelief and intense emotions may come and go for a long period of time. Because the experience of grief is so different for each person, family members need to reach out to each other and seek outside help when they need it. www.azhomicidesurvivors.org

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Adelaja Nogoma Russ

Arthur“Tudy Boy” Ruiz

Ashley Nicole Rivas

Brandon Michael Selph

Briseida Campos

Brittany Lynn Rethorn Riggs

Chris Stirrat

Elsie Redmond

Gregg W. Gibson, II

Guillermo Carbajal

Jermaine Darnell Esters

Marques Lemar Johnson

Mary Estes

Noah Ferrer

Nyla Torres

Phillip “Ben” Ackley

Roberto“Bobby” Ruiz Jr.

Rosa G. Torres

Sommer Clugston

Terri Lynn Winchell

Terry L. Stutson

Trevor Johnson

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APRIL – In Loving Memory

Briseida Campos

Cesario Valdez

Darren E. Russell

Denise Duerr

Enrique Cerda

Frank Wellman

Jamal Mboya Johnson

Jermaine Darnell Esters

Jesus “Rick” Soto Jr.

Michael Villegas Jr.

Michael Chacon

Officer David Ruiz

Rhonda McNamara

Ronald DA Silva

Scott Campbell

Shauna Ann Maynard

Shawn G. Olave

Richard Bohannan

We Will Always Remember You

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LOVE GIFTS

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory In Loving Memory of

Mario Quiroz Terry Stutson Darren Russell 5/14/68 – 1/25/06 4/4/58 – 11/84 9/22/69 – 4/14/05

Bobby Stutson 6/21/51 – 8/10/79

Kyle Stutson

2/8/81 – 2/14/6

In Loving Memory David Charles Nystrom – 2/2/64 - 7/27/98 & Lisa Cummings – 11/13/66 – 3/12/11 Brother and Sister in Heaven ….. now together watching over their Mom (Ellie Rossi)

--------------------------------------------Love Gift-----------------------------------------------------------------

Donation $_______________

Name (please print):_________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________City/St.________________________Zip__________

Email address: __________________________________________________________

Your Phone # ( ) ____________________Relationship to Victim: _____________________________

Name of Victim: _________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: Date of Death: ______________________

Please post my loved ones message and/or picture(s) for the month of: ___________

# of pictures enclosed/attached ____________ Use picture on file_______________

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Submitted by Jane Boufford – Justice for Murdered d Victims I wanted to let you know, we have entered into a new partnership with a L.A. publication, Cuffed and Wanted. They are publishing stories about unsolved cases in the Los Angeles area. Eventually, they hope to expand to outlying areas. If you have members with unsolved L.A. crimes, they need to get us a release form (available on our website) and a good picture. A brief story about the case; detectives to contact, rewards, etc. Publications come out the 1st and the 15th of the month. We need information by about the 10 days prior to publication. They are located in Signal Hill and I can easily run information over to them to make sure that it is the right pixel for there paper. [email protected]

CAMP GOOD GRIEF (SVP)

Camp Good Grief-Special Victims Program (SVP) is a joint effort between the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office Bureau of Victim Services and Loma Linda University Medical Center Children's Hospital. The 3-day grief camp is geared toward homicide/suicide and is for children ages 10-16 who have experienced a violent death in their family. Campers board a bus at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda and head to Camp Cedar Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains for a three-day camp and grief therapy experience. At camp the children participate in game and team building activities and therapeutic group activities designed to help them learn and understand how to cope with the grief over the violent death of their loved one. This camp has been so successful that it has been expanded to include Camp Good Grief - Special Victims Program Teen Retreat. It will be held annually and provides grief services for teens ages 14-18 who previously participated in Camp Good Grief - SVP and whose lives have been positively impacted by camp. It will be a combination of learning advanced grief management skills as well as a training camp for future Camp Good Grief Peer Counselors. Camp is free of charge to all campers and camperships are funded by unclaimed victim restitution. Therapists and interns from Loma Linda Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, Loma Linda Child Life Specialists and District Attorney's Office Victim Advocates donate their time to the camp. The Bureau of Victim Services and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital have pledged to continue fundraising activities, presentations to service groups, and outreach events so they may continue hosting future Camp Good Grief-SVP programs. Contact: Dorothy Brooks 909-558-4073

COLD CASES FYI

I attended JHV Memorial in April, guest Speaker Frank Girardot, editor of the Pasadena Star News and senior editor of the

San Gabriel Valley Tribune Group announced that he would to publish pictures and information regarding unsolved homicide

cases on the newspaper website. Many families that I know personally have UNSOLVED cases which have turned to COLD

cases…Everyone deserves JUSTICE

If your loved one was murdered in the greater Southern California area and the case is unsolved, Frank will get it published

in the newspaper. You can check out the Cold Case Project by going to www.PasadenaStarNews.com/coldcases. The paper also has the project

listed on Facebook … This is a response Frank gave me when I e-mailed him about this project:

Hi Rose,

If I get a photo from a loved one I will post it on our website as soon as I can. Anyone who is interested can contact me and I

promise to get them set up.

Sincerely,

Frank Girardot

911 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-578-6300 ext.4478 [email protected]

Here is some basic information Frank needs when you send him a picture of your loved one: Your full name, address,

phone(s), e-mail address, Victims Full Name and age at time of murder, Victims DOB-DOD, your relationship to victim, city

where murder took place, any suspects arrested?, Detective’s name & phone, & short bio on how your loved one was

murdered

I encourage you to submit your story if you still have an unsolved case!

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From Rose Madsen, Editor/Chair/co-founder of the

Colton & Coachella Chapter of FFMV

In Memory of my daughter Jennifer LeAnne Balber 12/02/73 – 11/10/94

A 20yr. old SoCal Gas Co. Meter Reader, Fatally Shot in the Line of Service in Rialto, CA

Victims’ Rights Week April 21-27-2013 is quickly approaching; I have listed numerous events from Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County,

and San Bernardino County

Thoughtfully

Rose

FFMV

D!!!VICTIM

FFMV is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving survivors of murder victims & victims of attempted murder. Our main purpose is grief support for those victim/survivors. All assistance provided to victims is given free of charge by volunteers. Contributions and/or questions regarding the policies of FFMV may be addressed to: FFMV Executive Board at P.O. Box 11222 San Bernardino, Ca. 92423-1222, e-mailed to [email protected] or phoned to 909-798-4803. FFMV is a tax-exempt organization under the Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service. Our Organization depends largely upon private donations which will cover operational expenses, Our Annual Family Christmas Memorial Luncheon, and Our Annual Victims’ Rights Week Memorial. We are seeking a sponsor (s) for our events. Please contact FFMV at the above e-mail or phone if you are interested. Tax ID #68-0299211 All Contributions Are Tax Deductible

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Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV) 14th Annual Candlelight Remembrance

SAVE THE DATE

Join Us in Honoring Victims of Crime

Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6:00pm

Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Courtyard

10500 Civic Center Drive

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Bring Your Loved One’s Picture and Shoes to Display

We will have a “Clothesline” display Courtesy of San Bernardino District Attorney’s Office/Victim Services If you have a t-shirt already made that you would like to display please bring on the day of event.

If you would like your Loved Ones picture included in our slide show please e-mail a picture(s) to [email protected] or mail to POB 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423-1222

(Please include DOB, DOD and full name of victim, & attached photo release form) Community resource agencies, please reserve your table by April 15, 2013

Questions call: Rose 909-754-6969 or 909-798-4803 – Rita 909-215-7063

Dove release will be promptly at 6:00pm

Dove Ceremony provided by The White Wing Ceremony Co, Highland, CA

FFMV participants…don’t forget to bring 1 dozen cookies or 1 case of water for refreshments

(We will be moved indoors if it rains)

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2013 Participant /Photo Release Form for slide show & picture boards

Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV)

Circle one: New Participant ~ Update my information ~ Agency/Non Victim

Please Print

Date________________ Relationship to Victim_______________________

Victim’s First Name______________________________________________

Victim’s Last Name______________________________________________

Date of Birth _____________ Date of Death__________ Solved: Yes ( ) No ( )

Permission to use photo(s): Yes ( ) No ( ) Just add me to e-mail/mailing list to

receive monthly newsletter and event information

I grant to Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc. (FFMV), the right to use

photograph(s) of the above-identified subject. I authorize FFMV to use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.

I agree that FFMV may use such photographs with or without his/her name and for

any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

I have read and understand the above.

Name of Agency/Non-Victim if applicable: ________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________________

Print Full Name _____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City__________________________________ Zip Code____________________

Phone with area code _______________________________________________

E-mail ____________________________________________________________

Mail or e-mail participant/release form to: [email protected]

FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222

I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file

I have included a $_________ donation for 2013

Thank-you… if you have already sent your 2013 donation

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FAMILIAS Y AMIGOS DE VICTIMAS DE HOMICIDIO (FFMV)

Anual 14 a Luz de las Velas

GUARDE LA FECHA

Únete a Nosotros en Honor a Las Víctimas de Delitos

Jueves, 25 de Abril de 2013 - 6:00 - 8:00pm de la tarde

Centro Civico de Rancho Cucamonga

10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Organizado por: FAMILIAS Y AMIGOS DE VICTIMAS DE HOMICIDIO, INC. (FFMV)

Trae imágenes de sus seres queridos y zapatos para mostrar Vamos a tener una "Clothesline" Cortesía de visualización de la Oficina de San Bernardino

Fiscal del Distrito / Servicios para Víctimas Si usted tiene una camiseta ya hizo que le gustaría que se vea por favor traiga el día del

evento. Si desea que su imagen Loved Ones incluido en nuestra presentación de diapositivas por

favor correo electrónico una foto (s) para [email protected] o por correo a POB 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423-1222

(Por favor incluya fecha de nacimiento, el Departamento de Defensa y el nombre completo de la víctima, y forma foto release)

Agencias comunitarias de recursos, por favor reserve su mesa por 10 de abril 2013 Las preguntas llame al: 909-754-6969 o 909-798-4803 Rose - Rita 909-215-7063

Dove liberación será a las 6:00 pm

Dove Ceremonia proporcionada por The Co Wing Ceremonia Blanca, Highland, CA

Participantes FFMV no te olvides de traer una docena de galletas o una caja de agua para tomar un refresco

(Vamos a ser movido dentro si llueve)

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FORMA DE PERMISO

2013 Participante / Formulario de Autorización para la presentación de diapositivas de fotos y fotos juntas

Fecha: _____________ Relación con la víctima: ____________________________________ El Primer nombre de la victima: ____________________________________________ El Apellido de la victima: ________________________________________________ Fecha de nacimiento_________ Fecha de la muerte__________ Solucionado: Si ( ) No ( ) Permiso para usar la foto (s): Si ( ) No ( ) Sólo me agregar a la lista e-mail/mailing para recibir el boletín mensual, información de eventos Concedo a las FAMILIAS Y AMIGOS DE VICTIMAS DE HOMICIDIO, INC. (FFMV) el derecho a usar la fotografía (s) del sujeto identificado anteriormente. Autorizo FFMV a utilizar y publicar el mismo en forma impresa y / o electrónica. Estoy de acuerdo en que FFMV podrá utilizar dichas fotografías con o sin su su / nombre y para cualquier propósito legal, incluyendo, por ejemplo, con fines tales como la publicidad, la ilustración, el contenido publicitario y web. He leído y entendido lo anterior. Firma: ______________________________________________________________ Nombre en letra imprenta: ________________________________________________ Direccion: ____________________________________________________________ Ciudad: ____________________________ Estado: __________ Codigo postal: ____________ Telefono: (_____) _____-________ Celular: (_____) _______________________ e-mail: ___________________________________________________________________

Envíe por correo o e-mail participante / formulario de divulgación para FFMV ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423-1222 ~

He incluido una foto () Sí () No utilizar el que está en el archivo

He incluido una donación de $ _________ para 2013

Thank-you ... si ya ha enviado su donación 2013

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Justice for Homicide Victims Memorial Foundation Service – JHV

29TH ANNUAL VICTIMS MEMORIAL

Sunday, April 21, 2013 @ 11 a.m. to 1:00pm Rose Hills Memorial Park, Just inside Gate 19 off Workman Mill Road

Bring your loved one pictures

Orange County District Attorney’s

3rd Annual VICTIMS’ RIGHTS MARCH & RALLY

Led by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas

Friday April 26, 2013 9:30 a.m.

Contact: Susan Kang Schroeder Chief of Staff (714) 347-8408 [email protected]

Community Service Programs, Inc. is sponsoring this event

Canglelight Vigil – FFMV will be partnering

April 23, 2013 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

7th St & D St Cul-de-Sac On the Steps of the

San Bernardino Police Department 710 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA

(Rain or Shine)

We need two volunteers at this vigil…please contact Rose at FFMV

ANNUAL VICTIMS MARCH ON THE CAPITOL!! TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013!!

West Steps of the State Capitol Booths open at10:00am

Ceremony begins at 11:45am

* Greater Orange County Chapter POMC

Monument and Vigil – Sunday April 28, 2013 6pm

Annual Candlelight Vigil & Names Dedication Ceremony Each year during Victim's Rights Week in April, victims of homicide are honored and remembered with a very

special ceremony. The names of those who have been added to the Memorial Monument that year are dedicated during a candlelight vigil in their honor. The names of all those previously inscribed are mentioned

prior to the ceremony…for more information:714-999-7132

Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary

455 W. Central Avenue Brea, CA 92821 714-529-3961

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PRAYER VIGILS / VIGILIA DE ORACION

VIOLENCE AFFECTS US ALL! We invite everyone to come and pray with us!

Let us remember in a special way those who have died to violence in our families, communities and all around the nation, as well as those who grieve their loss.

Please bring a picture/memento if there is someone you would like to remember.

LA VIOLENCIA NOS AFECTA A TODOS! Invitamos a todos a venir y orar con nosotros!

Acordémonos de manera especial de los que han muerto por la violenciaen nuestras familias, comunidades y en toda la nación,y también de aquellos que sufren su pérdida.

Favor de traer una foto / recuerdo si hay alguien a quien le gustaría recordar.

Wednesday MIERCOLES - April 24, 2013 – Redlands

The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church

115 W. Olive Avenue, Redlands 7:00 pm Prayer Service

Weather permitting, refreshments will follow in Courtyard Celebrant: Bishop Gerald Barnes

Iglesia Católica Sagrado Nombre de Jesús 115 W. Olive Avenue, Redlands

7:00 pm Servicio de Oración El clima permitiendo, refrescos seguirá en el patio

Celebrante: Obispo Gerald R. Barnes

Wednesday/MIERCOLES April 24, 2013 – Moreno Valley

St. Christopher Catholic Church 25075 Cottonwood Avenue, Moreno Valley

6:30 pm Mass (Bilingual) Celebrant: Bishop Rutilio del Riego

Iglesia Católica de San Cristóbal 25075 Cottonwood Avenue, Moreno Valley

6:30 pm Misa (Bilingüe) Celebrante: Obispo Rutilio del Riego

For more information, contact Sister Sue Reif, OSF, Director of Restorative Justice, Diocese of San Bernardino:

[email protected] or 909-380-3800

Para más información, comuníquese con Hermana Sue Reif, OSF, Directora de Justicia Restitutiva de la Diócesis de San Bernardino: [email protected] o 909-380-3800

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PRAYER VIGILS (cont)

Wednesday/ MIERCOLES - April 24, 2013 - Victorville

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 15512 Sixth St., Victorville

7:00 pm Prayer Service

IGLESIA DE STA. JUANA DE ARCO 15512 Sixth St., Victorville

7:00PM VIGILIA DE ORACION

Para más información, contactar a la hermana Rosario Coronado al (760) 956-2455 o al Steve Gomez en la Oficina de Justicia Restaurativa, Diocese de San Bernardino:

909-475-5479 / [email protected]

For more information, contact Steve Gomez at the Office of Restorative Justice, Diocese of San Bernardino: 909-475-5479 or [email protected] /

Or for information in Spanish contact Sister Rosario Coronado: 760 956-2455

Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach

and his office are honored to host their annual candlelight vigils recognizing

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TUESDAY, APRIL 23rd

Palm Desert Civic Park (Amphitheatre) 43-900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260

760.863.8408 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th

Harveston Lake Park 40135 Village Road Dr., Temecula, CA 92591

951.304.5680 THURSDAY, APRIL 25th

Riverside County Historic Courthouse 4050 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501

951.955.5450 All Candlelight Vigils begin at 7:00 p.m.

Immediately following the Riverside Candlelight Vigil: Memorial Wall Gathering

Riverside County District Attorney’s Office Victim Memorial Courtyard

3960 Orange St., Riverside, CA 92501 A commemorative photo display will be at each event

If you would like a photo of your loved one displayed at the event, please submit the photo via email to:

[email protected] Please include the name of loved one, date of birth and the vigil you will be attending

For additional information please call: 951.955. 9888

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Please help with this legislation, to either sponsor or co-sponsor this urgently needed bill. The Darren Russell Bill aims to make laws ensuring better protection and assistance for Americans abroad. This legislation is urgently needed. Please write to Congressman Ed Royce (Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee) and Senator Robert Menendez (Senate Foreign Relations Committee) asking them to either sponsor or co-sponsor this bill. Congressman Ed Royce Senator Robert Menendez

2185 Rayburn House Office Building 528 Senate Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 225-4111 Phone: (202) 224-4744 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thanks, Maxine B. Russell - Mother of Darren - [email protected] On the web: www.russellcase.net (UPDATED) On Twitter: @killed_in_china In U.S. Federal Court: Case No. CV-09-06050