Crime Mother Shares Story of Losing Son and Grandson to Gun Violence in Des Moines 2024-09-15 N. Sanders lost her son, R. Lewis, in 2008 and later lost her grandson, R. Carr, in 2023. Sanders's son, R. Lewis, was shot and killed at a party in Des Moines in 2008. In 2023, her grandson R. Carr, who was just 16 at the time, was also shot and killed while attending school at Starts Right Here, an education center for at-risk youth. Sanders said after two tragedies, she's tired and wants to see gun violence stop. The man who shot and killed R. Carr, P. Walls, is currently serving a 65-year prison sentence, and the man who murdered R. Carr's father, J. Winfrey, is serving a life sentence. Over time, Sanders has forgiven the man who killed her son, but she hasn't forgiven the man who killed her grandson. Crime Mothers Against Violence Walk Honors Victims of Violence in Des Moines 2024-09-14 The annual Mothers Against Violence (MAV) Walk honored victims of violence on Saturday at Good Park. The walk took place from 1 to 4 p.m., where people gathered to commemorate those who have been victims of violence. Families of the victims brought photos of their loved ones and joined in a short walk around the park followed by a moment of silence. After the walk, The Funeral Is Cancelled, a live performance designed by Dr. Lawerence Levy of Lafayette, Louisiana, was presented to help spread a message regarding the impact violent crimes can have on individuals, families, and the community. On Saturday afternoon from 7 to 10 p.m., a Legacy of Love Gala is being hosted by Mothers Against Violence as a fundraiser for the organization to continue serving the community by spreading awareness and resources for those affected by violence. Crime Mother Shares Tragic Story of Losing Son and Grandson to Gun Violence 2024-09-15 Sanders's son, Richard Lewis, was shot and killed at a party in Des Moines in 2008. In 2023, her grandson Rashad Carr, who was just 16 at the time, was also shot and killed while attending school at Starts Right Here, an education center for at-risk youth. Sanders is sharing her story to raise awareness of the need for an end to senseless gun violence, as she has experienced the loss of two family members to this issue. The man who shot and killed Rashad, Preston Walls, is currently serving a 65-year prison sentence, while the man who murdered Rashad's father, Jerrid Winfrey, is serving a life sentence. Over time, Sanders has forgiven the man who killed her son, but she hasn't forgiven the man who killed her grandson. |
Des Moines, Iowa. 
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