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Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc. VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER
F “For the Families & Friends of those who have died by violence”
19620 North 38th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85308-2215
Chapter Phone: (602) 254-8818 Chapter E-mail: [email protected]
* National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc. (POMC)
635 West 7th
Street, Ste 104, Cincinnati OH 45203 (513) 721-5683 Fax: (513) 345-4489
Toll Free Number (888) 818-7662
http://www.pomc.com/phoenix/index.html Volume 27: No. 4 April 2018 https://www.facebook.com/pages/POMC-Valley-of-the-Sun/
MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETING
LOCATIONS
4th
Tuesday - Grief Support Meetings
All Meetings Start at 7:00 PM
*NO CHILDREN
ALLOWED AT MEETINGS*
◄WEST VALLEY MEETING►
Tuesday, April 24 7:00 PM
Peoria Community Center
8335 West Jefferson Street
Peoria AZ 85344
Facilitator: Joyce Lefler
602- 525-7217
◄CENTRAL VALLEY MEETING►
Tuesday, April 24 7:00 PM
Mountain View Police Precinct
Community Room
2075 East Maryland, Phoenix AZ
Facilitator: Beckie Miller
Co-Facilitator: Carolee Holbrook
623-582-2406
◄BILINGUAL EAST VALLEY
MEETING► Tuesday, April 24 7:00 PM
Queen of Peace Church
30 West 1st Street Room St. John 7
Mesa, AZ 85201
Facilitators: Sandy & Paulino Navarro
480-695-4789
◄◄SPEAKER/INFORMATION►►
MEETING (2nd Tuesday of each month)
*NO CHILDREN
ALLOWED AT MEETINGS*
Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 PM
*** Mountain View Police Precinct
Community Room 2075 East Maryland, Phoenix AZ
(off AZ 51 at 20th Street between Glendale
Avenue and Bethany Home Road -
Across from Granada Park)
***Our meeting this month will be about the
Crime Victim Compensation Program to help
victims with funeral, hospital costs, counseling
and more. Shawna Michie from the Maricopa
County Attorney’s Office will present.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Mail Memorial Page items for “The Journey” by
the 10th
of the month prior to publication month to:
POMC Newsletter
19620 North 38th Ave Glendale AZ 85308-2215
*Please use order form on Page 11
You can also email items to [email protected]
Be sure to place any article or picture in an
attachment, otherwise it can’t be accessed
properly (especially pictures) and may not be
used. Also, be sure to put POMC Newsletter in
the subject line of the email.
CRIME VICTIMS LEGAL ASSISTANCE
PROJECT
Free legal aid to help assert victims' rights
through Arizona Voice for Crime Victims @
(480) 600-2661, P.O. Box 12722, Scottsdale,
AZ 85261 or contact Mary Wallace at
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Robert Mike Sanders
April 1976
Toni Bachman
April 1997
Renee Scott
April 2012
Ernestina Marie Collins
April 1, 2005
Kristina West
April 1, 2012
Gibon O’Neal
April 1, 2016
Diego Sanchez
April 1, 2016
Ruben Cosseyleon
April 1, 2017
Katrina Ruiz
April 2, 2000
James K. McDonnell
April 2, 2002
John Craite
April 3, 1996
Daniel Freeman
April 3, 2007
Ursula Banashley
& Christina Williams
April 3, 2012
Wyatt Robert Cardany
April 3, 2015
Shelly & Andy Parks
April 4, 1999
Eddie Payan
April 4, 1999
Chad R. Conquest
April 4, 2007
Matthew R. Donaldson
April 4, 2009
Ruben A. Alvarado, Jr.
April 5, 2004
Roseanna Kolosa
April 5, 2007
Robin Lee Livesay
April 5, 2010
Jason Vanosdell
April 5, 2010
Robert Burton
April 6, 1993
Simon Torres, Jr.
April 6, 1997
Wendy Snodgrass
April 7, 1996
Bill Packard, Jr.
April 7, 2004
Cody B. Morrison
April 7, 2005
Victor Adam Galindo
April 7, 2017
John Crandall
April 8, 1993
William H. Chandler
April 8, 2000
Kristopher Royer
April 8, 2016
James LeSueur
April 9, 2004
Terra Ann Parker
April 9, 2004
Jamie Cardenas, Jr.
April 10, 1993
Mary, Brittney &
Bobby Fisher
April 10, 2001
Sophia Nunez
April 10, 2006
Keith Benefield
April 11, 2001
Rosemarie Little
April 11, 2011
Estelle Elena Tsoto Carlin
April 11, 2016
Alexandra Holmberg
April 12, 1994
Spencer Stingley
April 12, 1994
Michelle Dickinson
April 12, 2009
Jaissaac Sloan
April 12, 2017
Tanya Rae Samora
April 13, 1988
Ernie Scroud
April 13, 2002
Jose Rodriguez
April 13, 2008
Victoria Gameros
April 13, 2014
Thomas Hawthorne, Sr.
April 14, 1995
Rohber Brafford
April 14, 2006
Adam Kostewicz
April 15, 2006
Thom J. Kennedy
April 16, 1992
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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Continued. . . .
Joshua Calkins
April 16, 2014
Susan Elaine Rancourt
April 17, 1974
Chris “Bear” Assman
April 17, 1997
Jaisaac Sloan
April 17, 2017
Gary Allen Fisher
April 18, 2015
Matthew Christensen
April 18, 2016
James Turley, Jr.
April 19, 1994
Nila Ruth Lynn
April 19, 2000
Ali Altug
April 19, 2001
Branden Geoffrey Walker
April 19, 2017
Padriac M. Hill
April 20, 1993
Joel McClure
April 20, 2003
Katie Humphrey
April 20, 2006
Brett Holbrook
April 21, 2002
Anders Ortega
April 21, 2006
Mary Martin
April 21, 2016
Demetris Grillo
April 22, 1995
Vincent Michael Contreras
April 22, 2009
Carl Scott
April 22, 2012
Alan Burdick
April 22, 2014
Jordan Miles
April 23, 2016
Bill Lewis Brown
April 24, 1992
Bill Schmidt &
Karen Swan
April 24, 1998
Bryan Allred
April 24, 2001
Alfonso Puyana
April 24, 2004
Christy Marie Gill
April 24, 2007
Christopher Winston
April 24, 2014
Bill Moxey
April 25, 1988
Jeremiah Miller
April 25, 2002
Emilio Tapia
April 25, 2008
Lincoln Brevard
April 25, 2010
Orville "Dean" Cuny
April 26, 1986
Mandy LeAnn Lund
April 26, 1995
Juan Canales
April 27, 2014
Christopher Alan Boyd
April 27, 2015
David Dill
April 28, 1990
Nick Pappas
April 28, 1996
Rafael Gaxiola
April 28, 2006
Jared Scott Olson
April 28, 2006
Esmeralda Rodriguez-Valdez
April 28, 2016
Terry Sackett
April 29, 2003
Edward James Green
April 29, 2005
Matthew Clarke
April 30, 1994
Stephen D. Perry
April 30, 1994
Kent Dunne
April 30, 1999
Adam Leyva
April 30, 2007
Vanessa Rose Ortega
April 30, 2013
Every effort is made to ensure
accuracy on these pages.
Please notify us immediately
with any errors or changes.
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VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER NEWS
TRIAL, JUDICIAL & ARREST UPDATES
Trial for the killer of Matthew James Lord McClean began March 3. Matthew is the son of Remi, and brother
to Brianna and Julieanne.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with each and every family member as they endure this difficult
process.
IN LOVING MEMORY GIFT DONATIONS (THANK YOU!)
(*All donations are tax deductible: Our chapter exists on the generosity of others, grants, and
fundraisers)
♥ Erin Alstad in very loving memory of her friend, Steven Henrichsen.
♥ Jan Lewis in very loving memory of her daughter, Shannon Lewis.
♥ Karen & Carl Anello in loving memory of their son, Carl Anello.
♥ Sandy & Paulino Navarro in very loving memory of their son, Michael Garcia.
♥ Don & Beckie Miller in very loving memory of their son, Brian Ray Miller.
♥ Carolee Holbrook in very loving memory of her son, Brett Holbrook.
CORPORATE & OTHER DONATIONS THANK YOU! UNITED WAY (Please Note: the write-in number to designate funds to our chapter through your employee
contributions is 0772). You must use this number for designating any funds to go to our chapter. Our chapter
name is not listed except by number. Donations from Melissa Mersch in memory of her son, Matthew,
Christine Busch in memory of her son, Erik, and Lisa Tamborski-Bishop in loving memory of her son, Alex.
AMERICAN EXPRESS - donations from Norma Yanez, anonymous, and Lindison Y. Webb in honor of
Del Edward Webb, and Tara E. Williams in memory of her brother Kirk Best and mom, Sally Whitney.
An anonymous donation was made to our chapter from one of our members and we are grateful.
GILA RIVER CASINO donated to our chapter from forfeiture funds grant
CHANCE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO POMC NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
If you would like a chance to win a full scholarship (airfare, hotel and conference fee) to our National
Conference in Washington DC, this year being held August 2 – 5, at each speaker meeting you attend between
now and May, you can get a ticket to go in the drawing that we will hold at the May Speaker’s meeting.
COLD CASE REGISTRY FOR PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Phoenix Police Department has a Cold Case Registry on line. The link is
http://phoenix.gov/police/investigations/coldcase/index.html.
COLD CASE REGISTRY FOR HOMICIDES MCSO (SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has a cold case registry for any victim, victim's family member, or other
lawful representative of a victim of a cold case who requests to be included in the registry. This process
provides law enforcement with an avenue to contact family when there are new developments in the case.
In order to submit a request, please contact the MCSO Homicide Unit. Telephone: 602-876-1087. E-mail:
SPEAKER INFORMATION MEETING – COLD CASES
Our speaker in March featured Lt. Shane Disotell of Phoenix Police Department’s Violent Crimes Division
and Detective Dominique Roestenberg of Cold Cases, both 20-year veterans of the Phoenix PD. They shared
honestly with our members their frustrations with unsolved cases. Largely, the Cold Case Unit went from 8
detectives to currently 2. This is due to not having enough officers at Phoenix PD in general and some
detectives being put to work to patrol our city to keep it safe. Other contributing factors are budget constraints
and a back log of evidence testing at the Crime Lab, which faces similar problems with staffing at a time when
murders are increasingly happening on a near-daily basis. Phoenix is attempting to hire more officers, but it is
not easy in today’s harsh climate against officers and even with something as simple as many of the applicants
not qualifying if they have used marijuana in their past. So, how, with all of these challenges, can a cold case
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be solved? Lt. Disotell assured us he is doing all he can to remedy the situation including putting Detective
Roestenberg in charge of reviewing cold cases. But they are also thinking outside the box such as putting Silent
Witness decks of cards in the prisons featuring victims and their cases because they have learned inmates talk to
each other and often someone comes forward with new information to help an unsolved murder. Phoenix is
also working with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Cold Case Division, of which two seasoned
prosecutors are now reviewing these cases as well, to see what can be accomplished to assist detectives.
Utilizing more technological advances will also help with solving more murders.
Recently a 35-year old case was solved as they had DNA on file. Unfortunately, with a case this old, it is often
hard to find witnesses from that many years ago. The original case agent had passed away, but continued
persistence found a patrol officer that had been on the scene at the time who watched the case agent collect
evidence. Simply having strong physical evidence with no corroborating witness could have likely resulted in a
weak, still unsolved case.
Detective Roestenberg shared he wants nothing more than to catch all the bad guys and get justice for the
victims and he will review a case if you contact him. He says to be patient though, as it takes time to go over all
the files and pictures and see if anything can be done.
*There was some heated discussion of what more can be done to get additional funding for both officers and
lab techs. It ultimately lies in the hands of our legislature and city officials. You can get involved by writing or
calling them and requesting they do more to solve this problem, preferably more sooner than later, but be
assured the Phoenix Police Department will continue to do all they can to resolve the issues also.
FRY’S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM FUNDRAISER FOR OUR CHAPTER
Our chapter is now a part of the Fry’s Community Rewards program. If you shop there, simply sign up (one
time only) to connect your VIP card and we will get a percentage of proceeds. Just go to
http://www.frysfood.com, select Register, under Sign In information, enter your email and create a password.
Select User Card # and enter your Fry's VIP number, last name and zip code. Under Select Your Preferred
Store, enter zip code of that store. Select Find Your Store then select Create Account. You will be prompted to
confirm your email. Click the hyperlink to finish creating your Online Account. If you already have an Online
Account with Fry's, you can skip this and go to https://frysfood.com/topic/community?activePage=community-
rewards-2. Select Sign In and enter your email and password. Select My Account and then Account Settings
from drop down menu. Click Edit under Community Awards. Under Find Your Organization, select box next
to POMC and enter the NPO number #29432. Save changes and you are good to go. If you have registered
correctly, you should see our organization information listed under "Community Rewards" on your account
summary page. Thanks for your support.
AMAZON SMILE FOUNDATION
We are also part of Amazon Smiles, in which a portion of your purchases goes to our chapter. If you use our
special link, you will automatically be asked if you want to support our chapter, Valley of the Sun.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-122548
CHAPTER SIBLING COORDINATOR Amanda (Harris) Labelle is our Sibling Coordinator and provides support for siblings outside of meetings.
You can reach her by phone for more information at 623-866-3189. Amanda lost her brother, Joshua, to murder
and understands the sibling grief in a way only a sibling can.
CHAPTER’S 23rd
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER AND AUCTION
Our annual fundraiser auction and dinner for this year was very successful in raising funds for our chapter so
that we may provide our programs and services to our families. This year we had some sponsors for our event:
Phoenix Law Enforcement, Desert Diamond Casinos, Jackson’s Family Carwash, Sara Powell (crime victims’
civil attorney) and the Never Again Foundation. Thank you to everyone who attended or donated prizes, or
both. We cannot do this alone. Members of valley law enforcement agencies, the judicial field and other victim
services groups also attended to support us. Our auctioneer, Kevin Spratley, of Sonoran Benefit Auctions,
donated his services and our DJs from MIXX IT, reduced their fee. We appreciate all the support. Next year
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we are changing our event to the last Saturday in February. For the past 23 years, it has been the last Friday.
With growing traffic on Fridays and people arriving too late to bid on our Silent Auction prizes, we feel this
change will be for the best.
AFFIRMATION OF POMC NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
“It shall be the policy of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., to provide equal membership/employment service opportunities to all
eligible persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, parental
status, disabilities, membership in any labor organization, political affiliation, and for employment only, height, weight, and record of
arrest without conviction.”
*If you feel you have been discriminated against you may file a complaint with our National Office, 635 West 7th
Street, Suite 104,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. www.pomc.org (513) 721-5683
To refer a complaint to an appropriate investigating entity:
Office for Civil Rights
Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20531 www.ojp.gov
In order to file with the federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) two forms must be downloaded from the internet and submitted in
writing to the ORC. The forms can be found at www.ojp.gov/about/ocr/complaint.htm.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
VOCA Administration
Civil Rights Coordinator
PO Box 6638 - MD 1320
Phoenix AZ 85005-6638 (602) 223-2491 www.azdps.gov/services/crime_victims
NEWS FROM NATIONAL POMC
Website: www.pomc.org Phone 888-818-7662
E-mail: [email protected]
The National Office has moved to a new location. Our address is 635 West 7th
St., Suite 104, Cincinnati, OH
45203.
The 32nd
Annual National POMC Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia, at the DoubleTree
by Hilton Hotel/Washington DC on August 2-5, 2018. The room rates are $109.00 and the closest
airport to fly into is Reagan National Airport. They also have a free shuttle service to the hotel. The
registration form is on the POMC website now www.pomc.org.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 8 -14, 2018. The theme this year is “Expand the Circle
Reach All Victims”. If anyone attended the 2013 Conference in Cincinnati you may have met Brooks
Douglass. His revised movie will be at movie theaters the week of Crime Victims’ Rights Week. As
soon as we get more information we will let you know. When his parents were murdered, he and his
sister survived, and he became the youngest senator in Oklahoma.
FACEBOOK: We are having an issue with a Facebook account that is using the Parents Of Murdered
Children’s name as a group who chats with each other and puts posts on this account. First of all, they
are using National POMC’s name and we have asked them to change this Facebook account to another
name. Secondly, they are using National’s forms for our various programs and they are very
disrespectful in the way they talk to each other. Some of our members have become “admins” for this
account thinking they are helping POMC and it is not National POMC’s Facebook account. National
POMC does have a Facebook account, but we only post from the National Office and no one else can
post to this Facebook account. We have contacted Facebook and we were told copyright does not
protect our name under their guidelines. We have reached out to the “admins” with no success on
changing their name. We have contacted our attorney and she has sent a Cease and Desist Letter which
they have not paid attention to, so our next step is legal action. Unfortunately, this Facebook account
which is using National POMC’s name, has given the official Parents Of Murdered Children account a
reputation of not being respectful to other survivors, which in turn causes phone calls to the National
Office complaining about the disrespect and how they have been treated from some of the persons
writing on this account. These “admins” are acting like representatives of POMC and are not true
representatives of ours.
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National Crime Victims' Rights Week
(April 8 – 14, 2018)
This month is once again National Crime Victims' Rights Week all over our nation. This
year's theme is "Expand the Circle…Reach all Victims" as we face more and different crimes
such as what technology has brought, funding cuts in state budgets, and a changing world in
general. Nearly 50% of crime is not even reported and only a fraction of victims actually receive
the help they need. While we have come a long way in the field of crime victims' rights, we
need to remember always how far we still need to go and strive to improve things for all victims.
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) reports that 5 million violent crimes occur in the U.S.
each year. Violence hurts you and your community. Crime victims suffer a range of health
issues, both mental and physical. You are not alone. The aftermath of crime may feel
overwhelming. You have rights and options and may qualify for financial reimbursement
through Crime Victim Compensation. Support is available through VictimConnect.org or call
855-4-VICTIM.
Our organization, Parents Of Murdered Children, supports the push again for an amendment to
the constitution for Crime Victims' Rights. There are already provisions within it for the
defendant/criminals rights but nothing for the victims. When we come to you requesting letters
or emails or phone calls to your senators and congressmen or women please support it. Take the
time and let your voices be heard and join us in the battle for the rights of crime victims that
began more than thirty years ago and will continue until all victims are treated with dignity and
respect and provided the necessary services they need to heal and rebuild their lives.
“Justice will only be achieved when those who are not injured by crime, feel as indignant as
those who are.”
Solomon (635-577 B.C.)
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THE COURAGE TO GRIEVE (A Weekend of Hope and Healing in the Pines)
April 27 – 29, 2018, in beautiful PINE, ARIZONA
Our chapter is hosting our twenty-ninth, self-help, rewarding weekend of the courage to grieve,
to face the many overwhelming and difficult emotions that are the aftermath of murder and are
often compounded by the intrusion and frustration of the judicial process. Beneath the explosive
emotions of rage, hate, and revenge lay the more primary feelings of pain, fear, and helplessness.
Unresolved, these emotions can cause survivors to feel they are losing their minds. The isolation
survivors feel from those who will not or cannot deal with the impact of the loss, leave survivors
alone with their grief or discourage them from grieving at all. An integral part of this weekend will
be an examination of love, tenderness and affection, relaxation techniques, and the encouragement
to move forward, uncover and experience within a safe environment with others who truly
understand. The retreat has been designed to influence the reconstruction of a new life - a life that
has a renewed sense of purpose, though forever changed by murder.
The weekend begins with dinner on Friday night. Those attending will all meet at the cabin in
Pine, at 5:00 p.m., with introductions to the group. This cabin was purchased by Roger and Carol
Fornoff specifically for retreats. Their daughter, Christy Ann, was killed in Tempe, in 1984, while
collecting money for her newspaper delivery route. Our chapter has hosted 28 retreats at the
Fornoff’s cabin in the beautiful and peaceful pines surrounding it.
The retreat cost is no charge to our families as we obtain grant funds. Meals are home-cooked
and served family style as if you were at home. Roger is a very good cook and he loves doing so.
Space is limited to a maximum of 17, so reserve your spot now. *While no charge to attend, we do
need a deposit of $25 (per person attending/cash or check, please), which will be refunded to you
after your participation that weekend.
Many of those who have attended the weekend retreats will tell you, though it is hard emotional
work, it is very beneficial and rewarding. Husbands and wives, siblings, all family members should
attend together and learn that while we each grieve differently and had our own relationship with
our loved ones, we all share the pain and the trauma of losing a loved one to murder.
Please sign me up for the grief retreat in Pine. Deposit - $25 (cash or check only)
Name:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________City:__________State: _____Zip________
Phone: Home:____________ Cell:_____________ E-mail: ___________________________
Need to Carpool _____
Any questions, please call Beckie @ (602) 254-8818 or E-mail [email protected]
*Mail form to POMC, Valley of the Sun Chapter, 19620 North 38th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85308-2215
*Map, info on what to bring and an information questionnaire will be mailed after sign up.
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POETRY PAGE On Another's Sorrow
(by William Blake)
Can I see another's woe,
And not be in sorrow too?
Can I see another's grief,
And not seek for kind relief?
Can I see a falling tear,
And not feel my sorrow's share?
Can a father see his child weep,
Nor be with sorrow filled?
Can a mother sit and hear an infant groan,
an infant fear?
No, no! Never can it be!
Never, never can it be!
And can He who smiles on all
Hear the wren with sorrows small,
Hear the small bird's grief and care,
Hear the woes the infants bare
And not sit beside the next,
Pouring pity in their breast,
And not sit the cradle near,
Weeping tear on infant's tear?
And not sit both night and day,
Wiping all our tears away?
Oh no! Never can it be!
Never, never can it be!
He doth give his joy to all:
He becomes the infant small,
He becomes a man of woe,
He doth feel the sorrow too.
Think not thou canst sigh a sigh,
And thy Maker is not near,
Think not thou canst weep a tear,
And thy Maker is not by.
Oh, He gives to us his joy,
That our grief He may destroy:
Till our grief is fled and gone
He doth sit by us and moan.
Source: On Another's Sorrow, Famous Death Poem
http://www.familyfriendpoem/on-anothers-sorrow-by-william-blake#ixzz2rqJL8fls
Family Friend Poems
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Brett Duane Holbrook
6/16/1984 – 4/21/2002
LIFE GOES ON By Cheryl McDonald
It’s true what they say, when a child is born,
A mother’s heart is no longer her own.
It runs and skips and giggles and grins,
And crawls in her lap, for a kiss on the chin.
But where goes her heart, when that child is gone?
Five thousand, eight hundred, forty-four days, and the clock ticks;
Sixteen years; one hundred ninety-two months; take your pick.
Does the passage of time mean it should make sense?
Can loss be measured in time increments?
As I yearn for the day when I’ll again see my son,
Is it true what they say, that life goes on?
I still breathe in and out and arise every day.
And work, and struggle, and yes, even play.
Things will get better, I’ve been told many times.
But “different” is the status for those left behind.
Time can’t heal all wounds nor break all bonds.
Can it be true what they say, that life goes on?
In the air and wind, I feel your strong embrace,
And your kisses from butterflies that land on my face.
I see your smile in the beams of the sun:
The twinkle of your eyes now shines in Eden.
And I hear your laugh in the lyrics of songs;
Is it possibly true, that life goes on?
It’s strange to think that pieces of your heart still beat
Inside some strangers whom I’ll never meet.
Do they know they carry these pieces from a heart of gold?
From my sweet boy, who will never grow old?
So many lives saved by your own.
Yes, it’s true what they say, that life goes on.
Revised by Carolee Nellis Holbrook
In Loving Memory
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VALLEY OF THE SUN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2018)
Beckie Miller, Chapter-Leader .......... .(623) 582-2406 Don Miller, Treasurer ....................... .(623) 582-2406
Claudia Marco, Co-Leader/Secretary..(480) 290-3908
Amanda Labelle, Co-Leader................(623) 866-3189 Kathy Hernandez,................................(623) 707-6825 Tim Osolin ....................................... ...(602) 615-7096 Denise Brewer..……………………......(917) 696-2928 Sandy Navarro.....................................(480) 695-4789 Paulino Navarro...................................(602) 828-1106 Carolee Holbrook.................................(602) 300-7665 (Volunteers) Carolee Holbrook - Office Assistance Denise Brewer - Anniversary Note Writer Kathy Hernandez - Facebook Page Coordinator
CONTACT NUMBERS
SIBLING SUPPORT: Amanda (Harris) Labelle is our
chapter's Sibling Coordinator providing support for
siblings. Her contact info is 623-866-3189 or email is:
POMC VOICE MESSAGING)....................(602) 254-8818
Chapter E-mail.……………………. [email protected]
Chapter Fax: .................................................(623) 582-0917
CRISIS LINE/MOBILE CRISIS TEAM
Empact Crisis Line ............................ ..(480) 784-4949
OTHER HELP LINES
Teen Lifeline.......................................…...(602) 248-8336
GrandCare (Grandparents help line) .....(602) 274-5022
Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (480) 965-5640
MCAO Victim Services.............................(602) 506-8522
Crime Victim Compensation....................(602) 506-4955
♥♥♥ THANKS FOR CARING ♥♥♥ To the Mountain View Police Precinct for donating our meeting rooms. To the Department of Public Safety (VOCA), for the grant for our newsletter, and everyone who has donated gifts of their time, talents and energy to our chapter activities. With your help, we are able to continue the outreach that is needed by our community.
Memorial Wall Order Form
Please add my loved one’s name to the “Valley of the
Sun Memorial Wall in their Memories.” Each
Nameplate is $10. Our wall is displayed at many
special events across the valley during the year.
NAME__________________________________
Age:___________ Murder date: _____________
Picture Board
___ Check here if sending picture for the picture
board & or Holiday Memorial Video (no cost).
You may email picture to [email protected]
Chapter Bracelets
Red and black with words “Always in our Hearts.” $3
each # ordered _____
Chapter Window Decals
$10 each for auto or home with our logo and chapter
information: # ordered _____
*Make all checks or money orders out to POMC
*Mail to 19620 North 38th Avenue
Glendale AZ 85308-2215
Call 602-254-8818 and leave a message if you wish
to pay by credit card. Minimum $20 order
“The Journey” Memorial Page Order Form (newsletter)
Please reserve: □ ½ page (suggested donation of $10)
□ Full pg (suggested donation of $20)
Month you wish memorial to appear in: ________________
Loved One’s Name________________________________
Age _____
Date of Death_______________
YOUR Name_____________________________________
YOUR Phone Number______________________________
YOUR E-MAIL __________________________________
A half page will hold a picture and short poem OR message,
depending on space. If a photo is included, please provide
identification of the person on the back. If you wish the photo to
be returned include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, big
enough for the picture to fit in. Unless otherwise specified,
location, size and structure of the text and picture will be at
editor’s discretion and space permitting.
**We also, if space is available, print "Survivor to Survivor"
stories if you would like to send in a one page, single spaced and
typed document. Also, if you have written poetry about your loss
or have a favorite poem to share with others. We do edit for
misspellings and or profanity. There is no charge for these
items, either poetry or shared stories.
*Return this form with your material for The Journey by the 10th
of the month preceding the issue you wish it to appear in; for
example: September 10 for October's newsletter, etc.
*A donation for the memorial page can be made by sending a
check made out to POMC and mailed in care of:
POMC
Valley of the Sun Chapter
19620 North 38th Avenue
Glendale AZ 85308-2215
Return Address PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN, INC. VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER
19620 North 38th Avenue Glendale AZ 85308-2215 (602) 254-8818
WHY WE ARE HERE: MISSION STATEMENT: “POMC makes the difference through ongoing emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.” VISION STATEMENT: “To provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder.” This project is supported by Grant No. 2014-VA-GX-0018 from the US Department of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US DOJ or the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc., is a self-help organization dedicated to the aftermath of murder. The success of its mission depends upon the participation of the families and friends of those lost to murder. POMC number (602) 254-8818