We,
the comrades of Unit 1012: The VFFDP, endorses this memorable tradition known
as the Tree of Angels. Just like we remember victims on the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
every year on September 25, we will also remember the victims on the Tree of
Angels event, even though not everyone of us is not from Texas.
We
will post information about this tradition from several links:
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Adorned Tree of Angels
[PHOTO SOURCE: http://www.treeofangels.org/index.html]
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INTERNET SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/treeofangels/info?tab=page_info
Austin, Texas - (1991) a memorable
tradition was initiated by Verna Lee Carr, State Director of People Against
Violent Crime (PAVC). Working as a volunteer victim
advocate, it was very obvious that the holiday season was especially difficult
for victims/victims' families. PAVC wanted to do something very special for
these victims, so the organization began the tradition of having a statewide
"Tree of Angels" ceremony that would honor all victims by bringing an
Angel to be placed on a special Christmas Tree in hope the blessings of the
holiday season would comfort them in the warm spirit it represents.
INTERNET SOURCE: http://www.treeofangels.org/index.html
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Trees of
Angels Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Tree
of Angels
VIDEO SOURCE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3L9PzrhX5E
2010 Tree of
Angels Victim Tribute
2010 Tree of
Angels Victim Tribute by People Against Violent Crime.
Houston has the same tradition.
ReplyDeleteIt is an important remembrance at an important time, which brings many together who need support.
Houston has the same tradition.
ReplyDeleteIt is an important remembrance at an important time, which brings many together who need support.