Victims of Violent Crimes Remembered
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Violent crimes touch not just the victim’s loved ones but entire communities. In an effort to help families and communities heal and remember those lost to violent crimes, the Crime Victims Council of Dallas County is hosting their Tree of Angels® Ceremony Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Cliff Temple Baptist Church, 125 Sunset Avenue, Dallas, TX 75208.
During the event, family members and loved ones place ornaments on a Christmas tree in honor of those killed in incidents of violence. The program will also include choir performances, the reading of a poem and a reception.
Duncanville Crime Victim Advocate Connie Bergara noted that the event is organized by advocates for families of victims but also serves as a way for communities to be aware of such losses.
“Initially, people remember victims of violent crimes, but as times goes by people tend to forget. The Tree of Angels® Ceremony lets loved ones know they are not forgotten,” said Bergara. “This event is a way for families who lost loved ones to honor and remember them especially during the Holiday season, which can magnify their loss. Anyone can be a victim. We need to remember those that have been.”
For more information on the annual Tree of Angels® Ceremony, contact Pat Keaton at (214) 671-3587 or Jana Rogers at (972) 291-5100 ext. 2071.
During the event, family members and loved ones place ornaments on a Christmas tree in honor of those killed in incidents of violence. The program will also include choir performances, the reading of a poem and a reception.
Duncanville Crime Victim Advocate Connie Bergara noted that the event is organized by advocates for families of victims but also serves as a way for communities to be aware of such losses.
“Initially, people remember victims of violent crimes, but as times goes by people tend to forget. The Tree of Angels® Ceremony lets loved ones know they are not forgotten,” said Bergara. “This event is a way for families who lost loved ones to honor and remember them especially during the Holiday season, which can magnify their loss. Anyone can be a victim. We need to remember those that have been.”
For more information on the annual Tree of Angels® Ceremony, contact Pat Keaton at (214) 671-3587 or Jana Rogers at (972) 291-5100 ext. 2071.
