AUGUSTA — The Maine Murder Victims’ Memorial Monument will be rededicated at the annual ceremony which will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at the site located on property of the Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road in Augusta. This year, there are 24 Maine murder victims, whose names are being lovingly added to the memorial list of hundreds already inscribed on the granite monument.
The Maine Murder Victims’ Memorial Monument respectfully honors the memories of those who have died at the hands of another, and was designed by Bruce Collette, as an instrument of awareness to the realities of violence in our own society. Incorporating educational and inspirational elements, it is a place where anyone can contemplate their own personal role in seeking to end the senseless murder of our sons, daughters, relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
“This memorial monument was created through the gifts from families affected by the murders of their loved ones, and the generosity of compassionate friends of the Maine Chapter, Parents of Murdered Children. It was first dedicated in 2013”, according to Parents Of Murdered Children, Maine Chapter Co-Leader Joanna Stokinger.
A canopy tent and chairs, donated by Markham, through the efforts of Maine POMC Chapter Co-Leader, Vicki Dill. Flowers have been donated by Augusta Florist, through the efforts of Stokinger.
The event is open to the public, and a free reception will be held at the Club Calumet, 334 River Road, immediately following the conclusion of the unveiling and recognition ceremonies.