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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 28 No. 9 September 2019 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, September 24, 7:00 PM
Peoria Community Center
8335 West Jefferson Street
Peoria AZ 85344
Facilitator: Joyce Lefler
602-525-7217
◄CENTRAL VALLEY MEETING►
Tuesday, September 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, September 24, 7:00 PM
Scottsdale Police Department
McKellips District/Community Room
7601 E McKellips Road Building A
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Facilitators: Sandy & Paulino Navarro
480-695-4789
◄◄SPEAKER/INFORMATION►►
MEETING (2nd Tuesday of each month)
*NO CHILDREN
ALLOWED AT MEETINGS*
Tuesday, September 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)
***This meeting will feature Vince
Figarelli, superintendent of the
Department of Public Safety Crime Lab.
He will speak about evidence processing
and answer members’ questions.
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.
ARIZONA VOICE FOR CRIME VICTIMS
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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Dianne Abbuhl
September 1988
Barbara McDonald
September, 1973
Lisa Anne King
September 1, 2001
Michael McMeans
September 1, 2001
Roderick Everett
September 2, 1997
Michael Mirkovich, Jr.
September 2, 2000
James Wallace
September 2, 2001
Bernadette Morey
September 5, 1993
Michael Ellis
September 5, 1995
Stephanie Bennett
September 5, 2003
Herbert Hoper, Jr
September 5, 2005
Brandon Beck
September 5, 2010
Jesse James Ortiz
September 5, 2012
Carson Dumbrell
September 5, 2015
Harvey Laneman
September 6, 2003
Craig Valsvig
September 7, 1995
Samantha Pacheco
September 7, 2006
Jennifer Lynn Rice
September 8, 1996
Charlie Bremer
September 8, 1998
Hector Hernandez
September 8, 2003
John Joseph Richardson
September 8, 2007
Ashley Robinson
September 8, 2007
Christopher Balassa
September 8, 2015
David Laguna
September 9, 1998
Jesus Jesse Carrion
September 9, 2003
Hector Hernandez
September 9, 2003
Timothy Vallejo
September 9, 2003
Daniel Duran &
Johnathon Perez
September 9, 2006
Richard Wren
September 9, 2015
Anthony Torres
September 9, 2017
Dana Wolf
September 10, 2002
Gabriel Olivas
September 10, 2005
Hugh John Turley
September 11, 2001
Rene A. L. Carrill
September 11, 2010
Michelle Rasmussen
September 11, 2011
Brian Seth Pattison
September 12, 1998
Christopher Acosta
September 12, 1999
Ryan Tharaldson
September 12, 2004
Alexis Rumer
September 12, 2016
Melissa Jean Gutowski
September 13, 2001
Jamie Alayne Cooksey
September 14, 1990
Jeanine Crane
September 14, 2005
Todd Lee DeGain
September 14, 2005
Eloy V. Molina III
September 14, 2008
Cynthia Rivkin
September 14, 2016
Ed Bernero
September 15, 1998
Albert Barragon
September 15, 2000
Jesse D. Hernandez
September 15, 2002
Joseph Carnesi
September 16, 1997
Daniel Kerezman
September 16, 2001
Richard Benson, Jr.
September 16, 2006
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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Continued. . .
Juan Eduardo Vergarra
September 17, 2010
Tina Marie Kristynik
September 18, 1985
Venessa Marie Mendez
September 18, 2005
Scott Michael Johnson
September 18, 2010
Carrissa Camille Horton
& Ethan Nichols
September 18, 2011
Deborah Ann St. Germain
September 19, 2001
Christopher J. Worden
September 19, 2002
Nicholas Salazar
September 19, 2014
Clint Hill
September 20, 1993
Damien Shawn Semus
September 20, 1999
Fantana Armijo
September 20, 2007
Melanie Beth Bernas
September 21, 1993
Wayne Southerland
September 21, 1995
Chris Doyle
September 21, 1998
Ragan Durrenberger
September 21, 1998
Seth Hall
September 21, 2006
Heath Bennett Zemler
September 21, 2006
Marcus Miro
September 21, 2017
Jon (Jonathon) Bria
September 22, 1996
Yuri Von Jesse
September 22, 1996
Alex “Alejandro” Pina
September 22, 2002
Arkadiusz “Arek” Domakeczny
September 23, 2006
Ragan Pride
September 23, 2007
Trever Metheny
September 23, 2008
Karen Bohl
September 24, 1994
Nicholas Jones
September 24, 1994
Liana Marissa Sandoval
September 25, 2001
David Engelking
September 25, 2004
Ryan Olson
September 25, 2005
Jess Sixkiller
September 25, 2015
Michelle Johnson
September 25, 2017
Bill Zara
September 26, 1999
Garrett Hohn
September 26, 2008
Robert Lee Johnson
September 26, 2008
Andrew Christopher Speroni
September 26, 2011
Adam Benjamin Clark
September 27, 1983
Ted Mathias
September 28, 2002
Robert Diaz
September 28, 2004
Venessa Marie Mendez
September 28, 2005
Pamela Pitts
September 29, 1988
Patty Hardman
September 29, 1992
Denzel Garland
September 29, 1999
Michael “Eddie” Cordova
September 30, 2000
Every effort is made to
ensure accuracy on these
pages. Please notify us
immediately with any errors
or changes.
*Every effort is made
to ensure accuracy on
this page. Please call
ASAP with changes.
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VALLEY OF THE SUN CHAPTER NEWS
TRIAL - JUDICIAL - ARREST UPDATES
•The trial for the killer of Gala Garbero, daughter of Janet Garbero, is set to begin shortly. Gala was murdered in
August of 2016. The killer also shot Gala’s boyfriend and a neighbor who tried to help. They both survived.
•The murderer of Damon Ravi Grimes was arrested and extradited from California. Ravi was killed in February
of this year. The trial for the killer of William Lee Poulsen, son of Mark and Gretchen Poulsen, should begin in
October. William was murdered in October 2015. ♥♥♥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!)
♥ Denese Montgomery in very loving memory of her son, George Wesley Montgomery.
♥Danielle Chavez & Scott Mitchem in very loving memory of her brother, Aaron Chavez.
♥Denise Brewer in very loving memory of her sister, Rosemarie Little.
♥Don & Beckie Miller in very loving memory of their son, Brian Ray Miller.
(*All donations are tax deductible: Our chapter exists on the generosity of others, grants, and fundraisers)
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; Lisa Tamborski-Bishop in loving memory of her son, Alex;
Mari Bailey in very loving memory of her son, Michael Adam Hampson; Shaayna Slotkhin in loving memory of
Craig Elrod.
AMERICAN EXPRESS - donations from Norma Yanez .
***SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 40 families on Fry’s Community Rewards Program contributing to
donations to our chapter.
CHAPTER ITEMS FOR SALE
We have red and black bracelets for POMC with “Always in our Hearts” on them for $3 each; Window Decals
for your automobiles with our chapter logo and information for $5 each; Sun Catchers with our logo for $3 each;
and Act of Kindness cards (you can attach to a donation or gift to someone…they have a space to write your
loved one’s name on them “This act of kindness was given in very loving memory of: ______________________).
These cards are $3 for 10 cards. You can order by simply writing it on a piece of paper. Include $2 for shipping
and handling. Mail to POMC, Valley of the Sun Chapter, 19620 North 38th
Avenue, Glendale AZ 85308-2215.
These items can also be purchased at our Speaker Information meeting. For more information email:
SPEAKER INFORMATION MEETING AUGUST – JUDGES PANEL
Our speaker meeting this month featured a panel of judges from Maricopa County Superior Court addressing
the criminal justice system. Judges, Ron Reinstein (retired), Patti Starr (criminal presiding judge), Frank
Moskowitz, Dean Fink, Rhonda Fisk (associate presiding judge) and Suzanne Cohen participated in the panel.
Judge Fisk in her introductions mentioned she has lost a friend, law partner and a nephew to murder so she truly
understands how the victims feel but as a judge she cannot articulate it and must remain impartial but she does
feel and other judges feel for the victims as well during the procedures. Some of the judges had civil backgrounds
and others began as prosecutors before becoming criminal judges.
After introductions the judges were asked questions regarding the criminal justice proceedings. Some of those
included:
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• Why do the victims of murderers who are declared incompetent and sent to Arizona State Hospital not have
the right to find out if they are getting better? It was explained it is because of HIPPA laws in protecting their
medical records and while many do not think this is fair to the families of the murder victims, it is something that
deserves work to change. Also, with a guilty but insane verdict, a judge must send them to a mental facility if it is
determined they will not be competent within a 21-month time frame.
•Another question regarded a victim’s remains were not found for 10-years, and ultimately the suspect or
person of interest was brought in for questioning and confessed before being mirandized about his rights and
could this allow his confession to be thrown out. The consensus overall of the judges was that defense almost
always makes motions to throw out a confession, but they seldom are. This question should be best addressed as
overall odds of the confession being thrown out by the prosecutor.
•What rule, if any, is there regards to plea bargaining? Pretty much none, the judges explained and it is up to
the prosecutors if they want to accept a plea. However, victims’ families should know they can and should attend
settlement conferences if a plea is offered and express how they feel about it to the judge. Reinstein explained
how during these conferences he would often counsel the defendants to accept the plea and they refused and then
he would get letters years later from the inmates saying they should have listened. Some victims’ families want a
plea so they can avoid trial and they can express this at the settlement hearing and the judges will do their best to
settle things before it becomes adversarial. Maricopa is the fourth largest trial court in the country. The judiciary,
as a whole, are under pressure to facilitate settlements and if the victims’ families and the defendant both agree to
a plea, it can be a win-win. Also, judges are required to ask at plea hearings if the victim has been notified of the
plea deal.
Some tips and advice from the judges on the panel were to remember the worst thing to have happen is to have
a conviction come back on appeal for the judges will do everything to make sure the rights of the defendant are
followed so this will not happen. And all agree the defendants have more rights than the victims, though victims
have many more rights than say 30-years ago.
Your best time to have your voice heard in the system is at sentencing and Judge Fisk explained judges love to
hear about your loved one(s), who they were and their dreams and goals for life and she encourages you to share
and know that stories of your loved one(s) do have an impact on the judges.
►►►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, you 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 the 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 the box next to POMC and enter the NPO
number #DX532. 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 . Please note: Parents and Relatives of Murdered Children comes up
under POMC. We are not affiliated with them so search for Parents Of Murdered Children, Valley of the Sun
Chapter.
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►►►►►JACKSONS FAMILY CARWASH FUNDRAISER FOR CHAPTER►►►►►
A new way to help raise funds for our chapter has been offered by Jacksons Carwash. With every windshield
replacement through them using the referral code PARENTS, our chapter will receive $50. Just call 480-505-
5983 and give the referral code and set up your appointment. Thanks for your support. Every little bit helps us to
continue providing our programs and services.
CHAPTER SIBLING COORDINATOR Amanda (Harris) Labelle is our Sibling Coordinator and provides support for siblings outside of meetings.
You can reach her by phone (623-866-3189) for more information. Amanda lost her brother, Joshua, to murder.
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE OF POMC
Website: www.pomc.org Phone 888-818-7662
E-mail: [email protected]
The National Office location is 635 West 7th
St., Suite 104, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/National-Organization-of-Parents-Of-Murdered-Children-Inc-145164118873865/
FACEBOOK Birthday Fundraisers: We have had many individuals do a birthday fundraiser on Facebook and
it is an easy way to get money donated to POMC. If anyone would like to do that for their birthday or
anniversary on Facebook and are having problems, contact Danielle at [email protected].
•Amazon supports POMC! Please visit the National website at www.pomc.org and look for the Amazon link.
By accessing Amazon through the POMC website, POMC will receive a percentage of all purchases (4 – 13%)
depending on the item. This does not increase the cost of your purchase. This is a great opportunity to purchase
items and contribute to POMC while doing so! Please share this wonderful opportunity with chapters, family
and friends. We appreciate everything you do to support POMC! If you should have questions regarding the
Amazon link, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
• Please remember, if you have a car, RV or boat or any other kind of vehicle you do not need anymore, call
Action Donation Services. They will pick the vehicle up and donate the money to POMC. We have received a
check from their organization for the donation of an old car. If you are interested, please call 866-244-8464.
On September 25, 2019, the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc. and countless
other crime victims and survivors will gather in cities and towns across the United States for the National
Day of Remembrance to pay tribute and honor our nation’s murder victims and their surviving family
members. The National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims not only recognizes murder victims but
also honors those organizations throughout the United States that provide services such as support,
advocacy and counsel to loved ones of murder victims. We have the following National Day of
Remembrance items available: t-shirts ($12.00-$15.00), large flags ($40.00), and ribbons (free) but must
pay postage.
Attention Certified Members: The National Board of Trustees voted on August 2nd
that all members
who have certified in the past and kept their certification current,, will no longer have to be recertified in
the future. The vote made your certification a permanent status. If you have any questions on this
contact Sherry Nolan at [email protected].
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Hopes and Dreams So Early Lost (Grandchild Loss)
My dear, dear grandchild,
Brought together at such a cost,
Hopes and dreams so early lost.
The moon and stars belong to you,
But I don’t know what to do.
Heaven shines your resilient love,
As I look for you above.
Wait for me by the garden gate,
I promise I won’t be late.
Our memories will be my guide,
Your bright love will be my light.
Remember, the one I adore,
Together, we’ll be once more.
(By Nana's Corner 2008)
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THE COURAGE TO GRIEVE (A Weekend of Hope and Healing in the Pines)
October 18 - 20 in beautiful PINE, ARIZONA
Our chapter is hosting our thirty-second, 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 discourages 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 of others who truly understand. The weekend 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, by 5:00 pm,
with introductions to the group after dinner. 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 32 retreats at the Fornoff’s cabin in the beautiful and peaceful pines
surrounding it.
The cost of the weekend is currently no charge to our families as we obtain grant or donated 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 16, so reserve your spot now. *While no charge to attend, we do need a deposit
of $50 (per person attending) which will be refunded to you after your participation that weekend. (check or cash,
please). If you do not attend it will not be returned with exception of emergency illness or death in family.
Many of those who have attended the grief weekends 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.
***If attending from out of state, a scholarship might be available through National POMC for travel help.
Please sign me up for the grief retreat in Pine. (Deposit - $50, check or cash)
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________City:____________State: _____Zip__________________
Phone: Home:_____________ Cell:______________ E-mail: _____________________________________
*Need to Carpool to Pine: Yes _____ No _____
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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Please join Parents Of Murdered Children, Valley of the Sun Chapter "for the Families and Friends of those who have died by violence"
DATE: Saturday, September 28, 2019 WHERE: Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 West Encanto Boulevard, Phoenix
TIME: 4:30 pm (check in) EVENT START: 5:00 pm RSVP attendance to [email protected] or call 602-254-8818 (leave message)
*Our guest speaker will be Dr. Sandi Howlett, our favorite bereavement specialist. There will be an honor guard from the Arizona Department of Corrections and a dove release as well as our teddy bear raffle. Members may bring teddy bears dressed to represent a hobby or something their loved one liked so we can raffle them off to participating attendees. You can purchase raffle tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5. We will have a catered picnic dinner immediately following our event. There will also be a Moon Bounce for the children and volleyball and horseshoes which are available at the park. You will get a wristband that will allow you free rides in the amusement park after the event ends and meal. ►►► Please RSVP for the event so we have the catering count and for chair rental.
*Bring your teddy bears either directly to the event or before hand to a meeting.
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In Loving Memory
Andrew Aranda
October 10, 1995 – August 10, 2018
One Year…
One year since I’ve seen your beautiful face or felt your amazing hugs. One year since your laughter and
singing lit up my soul. One year since you inspired me with your dreams for your future and entertained
me with stories from you day.
One year of the most excruciating and unimaginable pain. One year of being unsure if life was still
worth living. One year of questioning everything I have ever believed about life and death and of trying
to hold on to my sanity.
One year of being determined to maintain my connection with you. One year of remembering all the
lessons you taught me every day about how to live. One year of striving to make every moment count
because, you never know.
One year since my whole world changed, including who I am at my core. One year of trying to accept
the reality of it all. One year of bearing the unbearable and wondering if I can ever truly be happy again.
One year of being so grateful that you lived even though your death is so painful. One year of feeling
you close by when I need it the most. One year of building a new network of support to help me survive.
One year of sleepless nights and intrusive thoughts about your last moments. One year of going through
the paces and routines of life without really feeling alive. One year of wishing for the impossible.
One year of finding the strength to talk to counselors and share my grief. One year of discovering
kinship and solace in the company of other survivors. One year of trying to remind myself that there is
still good and beauty in the world.
One year that seems like both the longest and the shortest of my life. One year of missing you so much I
didn’t think I could survive the pain. One year of still being your mom and still loving you like I always
will.
By Dorothy Green
In loving memory of her son
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VALLEY OF THE SUN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2019)
Beckie Miller, Chapter-Leader .......... .(623) 582-2406 Don Miller, Treasurer ........................ .(623) 582-2406 Mari Bailey, Secretary…………………(602) 405-7401 Carolee Holbrook, Co-Leader ............(602) 300-7665 Ola Wladyszewski…………….............(480) 703-7115 Marie Belmontez……………………….(562) 508-2397 Amanda Labelle……………................(623) 866-3189 Paulino Navarro..................................(602) 828-1106 Sandy Navarro, Co-Leader.................(480) 695-4789 Anna Ybarra……………………………(623) 986-9168
(Volunteers)
Carolee Holbrook - Office Assistance Mari Bailey - Facebook Information Admin
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, the Scottsdale Police Department and the Peoria Community Center 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. VOCA-2018 -POMC-00264 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.
“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
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