City of Bessemer holds yearly candlelight vigil honoring lives of those lost to violence, domestic assaults
Crime victims vigil in Bessemer By Bria Chatman | April 21, 2021 at 8:16 AM CDT - Updated April 21 at 8:16 AM
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - This week is the 40th Annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. In commemoration, the City of Bessemer held their yearly candlelight vigil honoring the lives of those lost to violence and domestic assaults.
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DA McMahon kicks off Crime Victims’ Rights week with garden rededication ceremony
Updated Apr 19, 2021;
Posted Apr 19, 2021
District Attorney Michael E. McMahon honors victims during a Crime Victims’ Memorial Garden rededication ceremony Monday morning. (Photo courtesy of RCDA)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon honored victims of crimes during a ceremony at the Crime Victims’ Memorial Garden in St. George Monday morning.
The event, which took place outside the Richmond County District Attorney’s office, rededicated the space and kicked off National Crime Victims’ Rights week on Staten Island.
“Over the last year, victims of crime have undoubtedly been faced with many serious challenges and they continue to need our help and support,” said McMahon. “In my office, we renew our commitment to seeking justice on behalf of all victims of crime while ensuring that survivors of crime and their families receive the services and