Wednesday, December 24, 2014

TREE OF ANGELS



          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:


Adorned Tree of Angels

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.


 

Trees of Angels Tree Lighting Ceremony


Tree of Angels


2010 Tree of Angels Victim Tribute
2010 Tree of Angels Victim Tribute by People Against Violent Crime.

2 comments:

  1. Houston has the same tradition.

    It is an important remembrance at an important time, which brings many together who need support.

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  2. Houston has the same tradition.

    It is an important remembrance at an important time, which brings many together who need support.

    ReplyDelete