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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)
4960 Ridge Ave. Suite 2, Cincinnati, OH, 45209 (513) 721-5683 Fax: (513) 345-4489
Toll Free Number (888) 818-7662
http://www.pomc.com/phoenix/index.html Volume 25: No. 12 December 2016 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 MEETINGS IN DECEMBER
◄EAST VALLEY MEETING► There is no longer a meeting at this location
◄WEST VALLEY MEETING► No meeting at this location this month
Peoria Community Center
8335 West Jefferson Street
Peoria AZ 85344
Facilitator: Joyce Lefler
602- 525-7217
◄CENTRAL VALLEY MEETING►
No meeting at this location this month
Mountain View Police Precinct
Community Room
2075 East Maryland, Phoenix AZ
Facilitator: Beckie Miller
Co-Facilitator: Carolee Holbrook
623-582-2406
◄BILINGUAL MEETING► No meeting at this location this month
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 MEETING IN DECEMBER but
please join us on December 3 for our
Holiday Memorial Service at Church of
the Beatitudes 555 West Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 6:00 p.m.
Regular Speaker Meeting Schedule
Begins Again on January 10, 2017
Tuesday, 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)
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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Dennis G. Pitt, Jr.
December 1, 2001
Arthur Murillo
December 1, 2001
Colin Champlin
December 1, 2010
Antonio Felix
December 1, 2011
Christopher Conan Milke
December 2, 1989
Ryan Andrew Osolin
December 2, 1997
Kristen Salem
December 2, 1999
Dawn Tucker Subia
December 2, 2001
Robert Dawahoya
December 2, 2002
Ernie Gomez
December 3, 2004
Lindsay Key
December 3, 2006
Nicole Glass
December 3, 2010
Douglas Elliott, Sr.
December 3, 2013
Edward “Eddie” Berber
December 4, 2005
John Anderson
December 5, 1991
DeShawn Peterson
December 5, 1993
Douglas Berry
December 5, 2008
Eric Aucker
December 5, 2009
Daniel Encinos
December 5, 2011
David Santiago
December 5, 2012
Angelita Montano
December 6, 2009
Jeremy Reed
December 6, 2009
Briana Naylor
December 6, 2012
Todd Bogers
December 7, 1991
Cory Michael Holmes
December 7, 1991
Greg Glover
December 7, 1993
Tawnya Dawn Knight
December 7, 1996
Angel Raul Pulido
December 7, 2007
Ebony & Elijah Robinson
December 7, 2007
Kemont Karim
December 7, 2015
Margret Daphne Dad
December 8, 1989
Margie Mendoza
December 8, 1991
Christopher Baker
December 9, 1988
Jason Quick
December 9, 1997
Rudy Gabriel Padilla
December 9, 2005
Son of Debbi Edwards
December 10, 1991
Jani Helen Martin-Mercado
December 10, 1997
Anthony Carnero
December 10, 2000
Laura Cazarez
December 10, 2002
Brian Farris
December 10, 2010
Tim Garsow
December 11, 1993
Robert Minley
December 11, 1998
Todd Trent
December 11, 2002
Ryan Miller
December 11, 2003
Preston Powers
December 11, 2010
Preston Royal
December 11, 2010
Savannah Katheryn Cross
December 11, 2012
Cody Soneberg
December 11, 2012
Khalli Lawrence
December 11, 2014
Todd M. DeVoy
December 12, 1991
Brent Allen Lorentz
December 12, 1992
Greg Glover
December 12, 1993
Thomas Frazee
December 12, 1994
David Martin
December 12, 1997
Brandon Tomoria
December 12, 2006
Robert “Bob” Pool
December 13, 1996
Jaime Mendoza
December 13, 1998
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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Continued. . . .
Angelina Ramirez
December 13, 2008
Angel & Xavier Jaquez
December 13, 2010
Amanda Blaies-Rinaldi
December 13, 2011
Steven Comaduran
December 13, 2011
Eric Peterson
December 13, 2014
Michael Olson
December 14, 2001
Rylee Thomas
December 14, 2010
James Matthew Werbe
December 15, 1991
Scott Wood
December 15, 1994
Rebbeca Ray
December 15, 1998
Kim Marie Kirchoff
December 16, 1982
Brent Kisto
December 16, 2000
Matthew James Lord McLean
December 16, 2015
Darrin Wayne Hale
December 17, 2005
Ruben "Baby" Keahi Hernandez, II
December 17, 2005
Weyman Robbins
December 18, 2002
Phillipe Alvarez
December 18, 2007
Kaviahn Van Buren
December 18, 2007
Erica Rodriguez-Johnson
December 18, 2012
David Martin
December 20, 1997
Barbara Jean Tuttle
December 20, 2004
Joelle Morgia
December 20, 2008
Saskia
December 20, 2011
Robert Charles Hanson
December 21, 2006
Leah Falkins
December 22, 1999
Gabriel Ponce
December 22, 2011
Cortny Huffman
December 22, 2014
John Sullivan Maddox
December 23, 1992
John Schatz
December 23, 2001
Heather Quann
December 23, 2006
Zachary Rowe
December 23, 2008
Julie Freed
December 24, 1989
Christopher D. Parra
December 24, 2001
Christopher Farra
December 24, 2001
Gerald Anthony Lara
December 24, 2004
Paul Anthony Collette
December 25, 1979
Jesus Beltran
December 25, 2004
Alton DeShawn Daniel
December 25, 2015
Jesse Ramirez &
Edwin Pellecier
December 26, 2008
Bret Olson
December 27, 1997
Shamaya Holmes
December 27, 2008
Adam Troy Cooley
December 27, 2010
Tory Randell Hayes
December 28, 2012
Garrett Bardwell
December 29, 1990
Tori Ann Shupe
December 29, 1994
Jennifer & Britteny Price
and Lynn Oliver
December 29, 2001
Brianna Lois Wells
December 29, 2014
Ron Hermanson
December 30, 1998
Arturo Neri
December 30, 2001
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
Sentencing for both killers of little Savannah Cross was October 21. Reed received 35 years for second degree
murder, child abuse and 2 counts of attempted sexual conduct with a minor. Clement received 24 years for
second degree murder and 3 counts of attempted child abuse. Both were daycare providers entrusted with the
care of Savannah.
Sentencing for the killer of Dershawn Stuard, son of Meike Mitchell, has been rescheduled for January 13th.
“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)
♥ Olga Valenzuela in very loving memory of her daughter, Margie Mendoza.
♥ 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.
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.
►►SPEAKERS FOR IMPACT OF CRIME ON VICTIMS CLASSES AT FLORENCE PRISON◄◄
Our chapter in past years has provided victims to speak in Arizona prisons as part of Restorative Justice and in
the ICVC (Impact of Crime upon Victims) classes. The inmates go through training to learn the effects of their
crime upon society and their own families, as well as the victims. At the end of the classes, a victim comes in
and speaks about how the crime impacted their own family, bringing pictures or videos, etc. The classes are
being revamped at Florence Prison and we have the opportunity to make a difference through impacting those
inmates who will be getting out of prison one day, to hopefully not commit crimes again. There are different
classes including: Homicide, Domestic Violence, Assault, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Robbery and
Property Crimes, Drunk Driving, Child Abuse and Crimes Against the Elderly.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Beckie by email [email protected] or phone 602-254-
8818 and indicate which class (classes) you would be willing to speak at. We currently have some of the
classes filled but if the one you choose is full, we will put you down for the next session of classes that would
begin after November, likely into the coming new year. If you decide to speak, you will have to be cleared to go
into the prison by providing the coordinator with your birthdate and social security number.
COLD CASE REGISTRY FOR HOMICIDES (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 – DOCUMENTARY MOTHERLAND
Our speaker meeting in November featured a documentary entitled “Motherland”, which featured 6 women, all
grieving the loss of a child, on a journey of hope and healing. They traveled to the poorest part of South Africa
for an intensive pilgrimage working with children in the rural area of Africa. With grief in their hearts and a
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willingness to make a difference, this intrepid group of women traveled halfway around the world to work as
volunteers in order to test the theory that “Giving can be Healing.” The film “Motherland”, tells the story of
this inspirational journey and how, for 12 special days, the lives of these women were changed. We were
reminded during the video there is no instruction manual or “right way” to grieve. The film explored the
healing power of service, explored the differences between the American women’s experience of suffering and
that of the African women they meet along their journey and it raises questions about Western Culture’s
approach in dealing with life and loss. The film ultimately celebrated the women’s ability to survive, to heal,
and to live again. It was also notable how the African women and children still find such joy in life when they
have so little and have lost so much of their own family and friends to poverty and AIDS.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEMORIAL IN DECEMBER – PICTURES FOR VIDEO NEEDED
On Saturday, December 3, @ 5:30 pm, we will have our annual Holiday Memorial Service, “In Their Loving
Memories”, at The Church of the Beatitudes, 555 West Glendale Avenue. Invitations for this event will arrive
in the mail approximately 2 weeks ahead of time but mark your calendars now if you wish to attend. We have a
beautiful memorial video presentation so if your loved one’s picture is not already in it and you want it to be,
please send a picture by mail or e-mail attachment by November 21st. RSVPs are required for this event as we
have a catered dinner following it.
FRY’S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM FUNDRAISER FOR OUR CHAPTER
Our chapter is now a part the Fry’s Community Rewards program. If you shop there, can 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.
CHAPTER SIBLING COORDINATOR Amanda Harris 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.
JANUARY BOARD OF DIRECTIONS ELECTIONS MEETING
At our January 10, Speaker Information meeting, we will also have our annual elections meeting for your
chapter’s Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the board, you must be able to help with all
chapter events and duties throughout the year and attend board meetings which are held the second Saturday of
every other month beginning in January. Please contact me at [email protected] or call 602-254-8818. We
currently have 11 board member positions.
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, 4960 Ridge Avenue, Suite 2,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45209. www.pomc.org (513) 721-5683
To refer a complaint to an appropriate investigating entity: 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 Civil Rights Coordinator
PO Box 6638 - MD 1320 Phoenix AZ 85005-6638 (602) 223-2491 www.azdps.gov/services/crime_victims
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NEWS FROM NATIONAL POMC
☺ CINCINNATI OHIO OFFICE☺ 4960 Ridge Avenue, Ste 2, Cincinnati OH 45209
888-818-7662 Website: www.pomc.org
• SAVE THE DATE: The 2017 National Conference will be held in Irvine, California at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County
Airport on August 3 – 6, 2017. The rooms will be $119 per night and there is a free airport shuttle. More information
about the conference will follow when available on the POMC website.
•The POMC CATALOG has been added to the home page on the website. Please check out the website www.pomc.org
for our inventory of sale items. Some of the items are new and are available for purchase. Some of the older items are on
sale.
●SURVIVORS NEWSLETTER: The National Newsletter is going green and we are currently in the process of getting
email addresses and switching over. If you do not have a computer or access to one you will still receive a hard copy if
you notify the National Office. There is a lot of time put in to creating, editing and assembling the Newsletter for
distribution thus we will still charge $10 for the subscription. POMC's effort to be more cost effective, generate some
income, and going green make it a logical step to take.
●DONATIONS AND SUPPORT OF NATIONAL POMC: There are many ways to help with much needed funds for
POMC including any items you buy on Amazon.com, as well as if you shop the Kroger Stores. It is very simple and does
not cost you anything and yet your purchase allows a percentage from these companies to go directly to National. Please
go on-line to www.pomc.org and see how you can sign up for this or contact Bev Warnock - [email protected]
POMC Goodsearch donates money to POMC when you search the Internet, shop online or dine out at local restaurants!
Use Goodsearch.com to search the Internet and they donate a penny per search to POMC. Use Goodshop.com when you
shop online and they donate a percentage of every purchase and offer over 100,000 coupons to help you save money too!
Sign up for their Good dining program and they'll donate a percentage of your restaurant bill when you eat at any one of
thousands of participating restaurants. It's really easy, it's free and turns simple everyday actions into a way to help
POMC. Please sign up today to help support Parents Of Murdered Children - POMC. Go to www.goodsearch.com to get
started.
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Uber.com/go/pomcorg ●AUTO DONATIONS: We are encouraging all chapters and contact persons to get involved with POMC Debit
Authorization. You can now donate to NATIONAL POMC by setting up an automatic withdrawal from your bank
account to National. Contact National for a debit authorization form. This is a fast and easy way to make a donation to
National to help us help others. Your donation is withdrawn at the same time of the month, each month, and no amount is
too small. We appreciate your help during these difficult economic times.
●PAROLE BLOCK PROGRAM: To date, this program has kept more than 1509 prisoners who committed murders
from being released early. Parole Block was begun in 1990 and all members across the United States whose loved one’s
killer is up for early release/parole consideration can file a petition with National that is sent nationwide for signatures
protesting their release.
SECOND OPINION SERVICES: A program that provides second opinions on unsolved or complicated cases by a
national board comprised solely of experts in the medical, law enforcement and investigative fields.
MURDER IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT (MINE) PROGRAM: Through this program, POMC raises public
awareness to the insensitivity of murder as entertainment through toys, games, murder mystery weekends, drive-by
shooting fashions, serial killer trading cards, and anything that glamorizes violence.
BIG TURN OFF: This is an annual event, each January, in which citizens are asked to turn off their televisions for one
evening during prime time hours to protest the violence on television.
MURDER WALL: A traveling tribute honoring the memories of murder victims. A photo album is also available with
each plaque. Currently, the cost is $75 to add your loved ones’ names to the Walnut Plaques that comprise the Murder
Wall. You have two pages for the photo album to add information, poetry or pictures.
SILENCED VOICES: A program begun in January 2002, which advocates for the vigorous investigation and
prosecution of those responsible for the murder of abused children. The first case was that of Brandi Conley. POMC was
instrumental in bringing charges against her parents.
Merry Christmas from Heaven (by: John William Mooney, Jr.)
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart But I am not so far away, We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love. After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can’t count the blessing or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
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Briana Naylor
Briana, I remember in ’98, I had this breathtaking baby girl enter into my life. And the proof is in the pudding, looking at the memories framed at perfect timing, hanging in frames that should be made of the most beautiful of things that would attract every person’s eyes to see the worth of pure eternal love you had in and still do have from everyone that knows you, as their child, sibling, grandchild, great grandchild, niece, cousin, friend, student, shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, church family homie, and last, but not least, Best friend. We all have you as different roles in our lives and we all know and love you for whichever one they're identifying you to them as they read this. It’s taken me a long time to try and write the perfect words for you. We're all still grieving, have a picture they look at and love you and some have thought, voice recordings, video, and pictures of memories of good times you allowed us to bask in your glory (inside joke) but this isn’t what we want; we all want you here doing each title they identify themselves with because of the unfortunate situation we have memories. We also have new family members. The people whom we've met after your life was taken away. The families before us that feel our pain. The ones that cry with us because they didn't get to meet you. They only know of you by what memories we share of you. Like they do with us of their loved one who was ripped out of their lives without answers. Grieving like us, wanting the same thing we do. To have you back. I still have a very unstable mind. Four years ago, your life, Briana Amelia Naylor, was taken away from not just us, but the entire world. We will never know what it would of been like to watch you walk across the stage to receive your junior high diploma, what did we get?! We got a moment of silence after they said your name. I know you didn't want us to celebrate that way. But we will forever be curious when you come across our mind; what would you be doing at this exact moment? Would you be graduating which school cause this 11/11/16 would be your senior year at the school you had in mind North High school? It’s Friday evening so I would picture you sitting with me at this exact moment watching the sunset. And me in another 4 years? Would you be graduating Grand Canyon University? The future goals you planned while you were here on Earth? I have so many unanswered dreams you shared and the curiosity as here; what would you look like today? Who would you marry? Would I ever had been a grandma? Just so many unanswered dreams I will never know about I now call nightmares. Because I'll never get the those answered, just imagining. That’s all I get now, that’s all the world gets now. Our memories, love, grief, curiosity and pain of something that I personally wish death on every day. Would you become a doctor like you wanted? Save lives and be loved for helping others? No one that knows you, or heard our memories of you or even someone reading we will wonder. That's all we have. I loved you and will love you forever and a day. Just like every child’s name in these newsletters. It killed me to write all this four years ago and still does. I’ve got to end this letter now. You know why. Happy 18th birthday, it was very hard to lay you to rest the day after your 14th birthday. I'll write your name across the sky and take away the stars because you light up my life. I'm as high as the moon when you’re here with me; that's why I wanna write your name for the world to see. Love you forever my lil mommas. Mommy. :'(
IN LOVING MEMORY
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Brendon Eric Chavez 12/10/1977-10/05/2001
We will always love you son. Mom and Dad
Brendon; I want to wish you a heavenly Birthday. I Love and miss you; only you will know! You were taken from us at age 24; two months later you had a birthday. You would be 39 years old. Wow, I think what would you look like? Grey and thinning hair and wrinkles? Just kidding! Maybe not that bad. Hahahah! In my mind, I see you, I talk to you, and in my head, you answer me back. I miss you, brother. Fifteen years have come and gone. My memories of you still fresh, as your voice, the smell of your cologne, your smile, I hold dear to soul. You will always be with me, brother. Until I see you again, fly high with the angels and save a place for me. Love you, miss you, always brother! Sonia... xoxo!
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Margie Mendoza 2/11/1972 – 12/8/1991
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread:
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth –
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of the meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Author Unknown
Missing you,
Your family,
Mom, Cea, Mike, Tony, Jose, Liz, Johnnie,
and your daughter, Angelina
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VALLEY OF THE SUN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2016)
Beckie Miller, Chapter-Leader .......... .(623) 582-2406 Don Miller, Treasurer ....................... .(623) 582-2406
Claudia Marco, Co-Leader/Secretary..(480) 290-3908
Amanda Harris, Co-Leader..................(623) 866-3189 Kathy Hernandez,................................(623) 707-6825 Tim Osolin ....................................... ...(602) 615-7096 Mary Wallace……………………….…..(602) 448-9425 Denise Brewer..……………………......(917) 696-2928 Sandy Navarro.....................................(480) 695-4789 Paulino Navarro...................................(602) 828-1106 Arrow McCullough...............................(602) 677-5258 (Volunteers) Carolee Holbrook - Office Assistance Denise Brewer - Anniversary Note Writer Kathy Hernandez - Facebook Page Coordinator
CONTACT NUMBERS
SIBLING SUPPORT: Amanda Harris 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 room, as well as Mountain View Lutheran Church. 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 & 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