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As a victim or someone impacted by violence, your voice is crucial. Share your story and speak out against violence in our community.
Victims Voices
Hear the stories of victims impacted by violent crime.
– In Memory of Brandon Irlmeier
“I call the homicide detective every few months. He said the case is still open but that he has nothing new to report,” Furlow said. “Brandon deserves justice.”
– Nancy Furlow
– In Memory of Nick Stachelrodt
“It’s still really hard to get over it because I never got to say good-bye.”
– Nichole Thoms
– In Memory of Jerry Dillivan
“We got a call from Det. Cordie and he said, ‘We’re going to make an arrest.'”
– Cheyenne Peterson
– In Memory of Leroy Lawrence
“VFJ was there to listen to me. The monthly homicide survivor grief groups gave me strength and served as an outlet for me.”
– Angela Pointer
– In Memory of Linda Anne Martz Bower
“Because of VFJ, we feel safe to share our pain, frustration, anger and we have found a sense of connection with other victims and their families.”
– Sherry Miller
– In Memory of Jorge Rea
I had words of encouragement that made me feel like part of the family they spoke to me with great harmony.”
– Jorge Rea
– In Memory of Jacqueline Goodwin
“Murder touches so many different people even if it is not someone you knew, even if it is someone from a different community, the people hurt.”
– Crystal Willis
– In Memory of Brandon Christopher Irlmeier
VFJ is there with us in the continuing, ongoing aftermath for as long as we need them and no words can convey how very grateful I am for that support.”
– Nancy Furlow
– In Memory of Harriet Lane
“I visit the Homicide Memorial every day, it serves as a healing remedy for me.”
– Amos Lane
– In Memory of Teodoro Berdan
“As a California resident, dealing with my father’s death in Anchorage, I was greeted virtually by warmth and care by VFJ. They served as a resource for me, as I had to make difficult arrangements that I never thought I would have to make.”
– Anonymous
J.R
“All I can say is, in those moments in which I felt pain, agony and fear, Victims for Justice was there to hold my hand and I am very grateful.”
– J.R