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2 Years Missing -
By Tamara's Mom, Cory
Highway of Tears by Song by
Jim Brannigan -
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I can’t fix the Broken Pieces
I cannot fix the broken pieces
All around me I see
I know you asked me many times
Dear God
To leave them at your feet
Deep in my soul I feel the pain
I know it’s not mine to fix
It all belongs to you
Today I pray for those at the vigil
Let your voice be heard
Please tell them that I care
So drastically torn from the hearts of Moms and Dads
I feel their pain and want to fix it all
Touch each one that has come
To remember those we loved so much
Please tell them that I care |
As you gather take a moment to look up high
Then in silence bow your head
Tell them they will not be forgotten
Because it is our God who truly cares
Be at peace in your heart
To bring healing to those in pain
Please do not only speak
But do your part
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Slide Show .ppt
For
Highway of Tears Benefit
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Awareness Walk by
Florence Naziel
March 11-17 Prince Rupert to Terrace
Submitted by
Arlene Roberts
Highway of Tears - Awareness Walk MARCH 11th - March
17th.
Leaving Prince Rupert civic
centre parking lot 9am March 11th arriving Terrace March 17,.
Florence Naziel is a 56 year
old grandmother, and has 2 daughters and 6 sons. She is Frog clan
from the We'suweten Nation and lives in Moricetown. one of
Florence's cousins has a daughter who is missing from HIGHWAY 16.
Highway 16 extends from Prince Rupert to Prince George, which is the
northern region of BC now called the "Highway of Tears". There
are currently 34 young ladies missing and/or murdered on Highway
16, most of which are Aboriginal, although there are only 7 cases
open for investigation because of the legal reporting process. 5 of
the 7 were last seen or their bodies found on Highway 16. 6 of
the 7 cases are Aboriginal yound ladies between the ages of 15-22,
the non-aboriginal young lady was 25 years old when she disappeared
in 2002.
There have been so many
questions about "Why" anyone would want to hitchhike or walk along
the Highway. In the past, getting rides and helping each other out
in samll town, village and rural areas was a-given. Now that has
all changed.
Florence plans on WALKING
from Prince Rupert to Terrace escorted by a pilot car and dirver on
March 11th and arriving in Terrace March 17th challenging herself to
walk 20-30 kilometres per day, in Honour of the families of the
"Missing Women" and "Highway of Tears" and to "Keep the Awareness
and concern in the forefront"!
Florence states that "As an
Aboriginal person, my heart goes out to all the missing women of all
nationalities throughout BC and across Canada. I challenge any
Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal to continue to walk with me as we
'tag-off' with teams walking from Terrace to Prince George in May
2006 - people can 'pitch in and help us walk."
SHE ALSO INVITES everyoneto
join her as she begins the Walk on MARCH 11th starting in PRINCE
RUPERT at the Civic Centre parking lot at 9am.
To donate, support,
volunteer (she needs water, lunch items, fruit, juices, hotel
/overnight cost, breakfast cost, gas money, First Aid equipment,
words of encouragement & support) CONTACT her at: 1.250.847.3751 or
e-mail: go2kalum@telus.net
Thank you & Please distribute
this.
Arlene Roberts
THANK YOU!
I have followed the
news reports of the women who went missing on the Highway of Tears.
I have been & am impressed by the efforts to drawn this tragic
situation to the attention of the public. I am also impressed by
the determined efforts to have the RCMP & the Gov't of B.C. take
positive actions to improve the safety of women who travel on the
highway. Something MUST be done to prevent even more women being
harmed. You have done well & deserve the admiration of all British
Columbians. Bless you.
I offer sincere
condolences to the families of the missing women. My thoughts are
with them.
Gwen Hartley
Nanoose Bay, B.C.
Good Evening Rena,
On behalf of the CSTC Council of
Chiefs, I would like to extend my greatest appreciation for the work
you and your team, partnering organizations, and your Nation for
making this report a reality, and ensuring that their voices are
heard for the missing women and families.
This report will serve as a founding
document for the communities to work together to see a common
objective to address this urgent need, awareness, prevention, and
community accountability for action.
Respectfully,
Jason Morgan
General Manager
Rena and Don, on behalf of the City
of Prince George I also wish to thank you for your work in
organizing the Symposium and preparing the Final Report.
Christine
Dear Rena
On behalf of the PGNAETA Board of
Directors and staff, I want to thank you for championing the Highway
of Tears Symposium. As a result of the collaborative effort, with
you at the helm, the Highway of Tears has received national and
international recognition. Well done! There is a quote that states
"Evil succeeds when good men (or women) do nothing". I also want to
acknowledge the PGNFC, CSTC, & CSFS for their leadership role in
coming together to address this critical matter. Together we do make
a difference! I have reviewed both the draft and final report - Don
did an excellent job. The contents of the report capture the true
essence of the forum, accompanied by important recommendations that
can be accomplished.
Mussi cho
Karin Hunt
Thanks Rena, on
behalf of the Board of Directors, the Senior Management Team and
staff of the PGNFC we wish the thank you so much for this important
work that you've done on behalf of all of our organizations.
I've attended many
meetings locally, regionally and provincially in the last few
months and the Symposium is being talked about at all of these
levels in a positive way. People who attended the Symposium are
spreading the word about the spirit in which the Symposium
happened and the impact of the stories from the victim's
families has touched many, thereby raising the profile of this
heart wrenching issue and the systemic issues that our people
have and do endure.
Again, thank you.
I raise my hands to you and all of the individuals who are
really making a difference by addressing the issue of our
missing Aboriginal women, in fact addressing the issues of
abuses to all women.
Barb
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Awareness Walk
Honour Tree
Family & Friends Say
Hello there my
name is Shaun Thexton
I grew up in P.G. and always watched out for Leah when she was murdered it hit
me very hard and within a year of her death my daughter was born who I named
after her, Thank you for all that you are doing it means so much to me.
When Leah Alisha was young I had the pleasure of
her living with my family and I, a couple of times. She was so full of life,
always smiling with that big *pieface*...(she didn't like that nic too much),
she loved kisses, her kitty Pookie but especially her Mom, and Dad Ken Pirie.
She was also a very strong-willed, stubborn little girl with a mind of her own
but oh so sweet inside....
if there is
anything we can do in Smithers or wherever. I want to make the time for this, I
cannot sit back and see the girls disappearing like this!!! Something must be
done, someone must know something.
I was Ramona Wilson's best friend
and also one of the last people to see Delphine Nikal. Both were dear friends
of mine here in Smithers. Over the years it has gotten away from us all. There
is a lack of support services and a lot of people, including myself, lead busy
lives and therefore don't have the time
The site you has set up is
perfect. I know in my heart that there is not much hope to bring Lana Derrick
home safe, but maybe your web site will help solve this case so Lana's remains
could be brought home and berried properly.
I will always remember Lana as a
great friend, who was always there to listen.
Lana is in the
hearts of friends and family everyday.
We are praying every day that
someone will come across her somewhere
What you are doing is a wonderful, thoughtful thing. As the mother of a murder
victim, I am so glad that you have taken this stand. Too few people really care
enough to do anything. Love and
prayers
In regards to Ms Tamara Chipman
she is a spunky, fun love, free spirited women, who loved to show of pics of her
son. Tamara's life was ruff growing up, ....... I will always remember the
things she did for me.....
a friend that grieves for are highway of tears women.
Thank you for featuring the
unsolved homicide case of Kathryn-Mary Herbert. It means so much to
Kathryn-Mary's mother.
My heart is breaking for all the
families affected by the highway of tears, and I truly know the anguish that
loved ones are feeling with the continuing disappearances. I truly feel that if
we keep the focus and don't let the world forget about our loved ones we will
find a solution one day.
Hopefully answers will be
forthcoming for the families and friends of these young women.
She had hopes and dreams for her
life, and was not one to let anyone near her suffer. The biggest thing she ever
taught me was that things happen for a reason, and the creator has a purpose for
everyone and all events. I still wonder what the purpose of her murder was, but
I know that I have to look to the future as opposed to sitting back and
wondering why things happen
Thank you again for your time and
effort in trying to help my family and the others who have gone missing. I
sincerely send you and your family prayers of gratitude for everything.
My name is Brenda Horswill. I am a
Canadian married to a British Soldier, serving in Belgium. I only want to say
that what you are doing is beyond words. Your care and concern for victims and
their families go far. You and your colleagues are Godsends and an example of
what we as human beings should be doing in our everyday lives. Caring for one
another. You have touched my heart and I will spread the word that you exist.
God Bless you all.
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