April 21, 2010- Jeanette Chavez, Tina Yamashiro and Ernie Yamashiro received each a Certificate of Completion for "2nd Annual Victims' Rights Symposium signed by Los Angeles County District Attorney, Steve Cooley.
Marsy's Law: How Prosecution and Parole has been affected by the Enactment of Proposition 9, Right to Fairness: Enforcing Victims' Participation in the Court process and Ensuring Restitution and Right to Dignity: Enforcing Victims' Privacy Rights and Ensuring Dignity.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
March 8, 2010- Jeanette Chavez (Sammantha's mom) received "2010 Woman of the Year Award" presented by District 49, Assemblymember Mike Eng at the Assembly Chamber of the State Capitol.
For her efforts resulted in the founding of the Los Angeles Region Crime Stoppers, a county wide hotline to place anonymous tips to help solve crimes.
Hotline number: 800-222-TIPS(8477)
Website: www.lacrimestoppers.org
The tipsters' information is used by law enforcement to investigate crimes and capture the criminals responsible. The tipsters' identities are completely anonymous. When providing crime tips, the tipster's identity is always encrypted, and a private code is assigned to the tipster. If the information provided leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.
For her efforts resulted in the founding of the Los Angeles Region Crime Stoppers, a county wide hotline to place anonymous tips to help solve crimes.
Hotline number: 800-222-TIPS(8477)
Website: www.lacrimestoppers.org
The tipsters' information is used by law enforcement to investigate crimes and capture the criminals responsible. The tipsters' identities are completely anonymous. When providing crime tips, the tipster's identity is always encrypted, and a private code is assigned to the tipster. If the information provided leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.
Monday, January 18, 2010
January 26, 2010
Sammantha lost her life on January 26, 2008, two years has passed since we lost her to random violence in an Unincorporated area of Monrovia.
Court hearings of the two cousins who are the defendants will hopefully start this coming march. May we all have the strength to set through the trial and ultimately be granted justice for Sammantha and bring us peace knowing that these two young men will not
be on the streets to harm anyone else.
December 19, 2009, would have been Sammantha's 18th birthday.
"Happy Birthday Sammantha"
Guide us through our efforts to continue to promote Unity and Peace.
To continue to keep your memory alive through the Scholarship Fund, may we seek justice for all who lost their lives through senseless random of violence. Through our joint efforts with Parents Of Murder Victims, Marsy's Law, Justice for Homicide Victims, Crime Survivors and The Man-e Moreno Foundation.
Monday, October 5, 2009
cousins to stand trial in Monrovia teen's muder
On September 30, 2009, two cousins to stand trial in Sammantha Salas murder. They face one count of murder and four counts of attempted murder on others who were victims of random violence in the unincorporated area of Monrovia.
Arraignment have been set for October 15, 2009.
As I sat in the court room, I could not get out of my head the vision of Sammantha on the ground back on January 26, 2008, approx. 9:00 PM were she was left wounded and dying.
When the judge read her ruling on the Preliminary hearing, Sammantha's mom Jeanette lead out a scream and brokedown sobbing, what I heard coming from Jeanette was Sammantha's screams and sobbing for that day on January 26, 2008, she did not have a chance to cry out for she was struggling for air, I felt her pain.
She finally found her dad and her one wish on her birthday was to spend more time with him (He lived in Monrovia in the apartment building were Sammantha was gunned down). She died in his arms.
When Sammantha was gunned down, it had only been the six time in 6 months that she had visited her dad. She really didn't get to know anyone in such a short time. She was very naive, she lived with her mom in Alhambra and was the caregiver for her grandmother.
What startled me in the court room was that both defendants also broke down and started sobbing, be it for themselves or for what they did to Sammantha, it doesn't matter, it will not bring Sammantha back.
There are no winners here only justice. We pray for all family members on both sides since we all will have to carry the burden of the impact of these two men for their actions and that they have changed our lives forever.
Arraignment have been set for October 15, 2009.
As I sat in the court room, I could not get out of my head the vision of Sammantha on the ground back on January 26, 2008, approx. 9:00 PM were she was left wounded and dying.
When the judge read her ruling on the Preliminary hearing, Sammantha's mom Jeanette lead out a scream and brokedown sobbing, what I heard coming from Jeanette was Sammantha's screams and sobbing for that day on January 26, 2008, she did not have a chance to cry out for she was struggling for air, I felt her pain.
She finally found her dad and her one wish on her birthday was to spend more time with him (He lived in Monrovia in the apartment building were Sammantha was gunned down). She died in his arms.
When Sammantha was gunned down, it had only been the six time in 6 months that she had visited her dad. She really didn't get to know anyone in such a short time. She was very naive, she lived with her mom in Alhambra and was the caregiver for her grandmother.
What startled me in the court room was that both defendants also broke down and started sobbing, be it for themselves or for what they did to Sammantha, it doesn't matter, it will not bring Sammantha back.
There are no winners here only justice. We pray for all family members on both sides since we all will have to carry the burden of the impact of these two men for their actions and that they have changed our lives forever.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Debbie, We Love you!
June 19 , 2009, We were informed of one of our POMC member, Debbie Vicari that she passed away on about June 18.
The last time I saw her was when she sang at The 25th Rose Hill (Whittier) Memorial on April 26, 2009. She was a awesome person, dedicated to her many causes. Especially, Justice for Homicide Victims and Crime Survivors.
On January 24, 2009, Debbie sang at our Unity and Peace Samantha Salas Scholarship Fundraiser event to celebrate Sammantha's one year anniversary of her passing.
To Debbie, Thank you for being you, you empowered us with your presents and your voice as you always said through your voice you are praying for all who lost their lives to violent crimes.
Put your arms around all our children who lost their lives to violence and hold on to them for us. May you and our children meet us when we too reach eternal life.
Rest in Peace dear friend.
The last time I saw her was when she sang at The 25th Rose Hill (Whittier) Memorial on April 26, 2009. She was a awesome person, dedicated to her many causes. Especially, Justice for Homicide Victims and Crime Survivors.
On January 24, 2009, Debbie sang at our Unity and Peace Samantha Salas Scholarship Fundraiser event to celebrate Sammantha's one year anniversary of her passing.
To Debbie, Thank you for being you, you empowered us with your presents and your voice as you always said through your voice you are praying for all who lost their lives to violent crimes.
Put your arms around all our children who lost their lives to violence and hold on to them for us. May you and our children meet us when we too reach eternal life.
Rest in Peace dear friend.
On the week of June 15th, 2009, Unity and Peace presented (3) three additional Scholarship awards to the following students:
Monrovia High School:
Aliah Meza- $300.00
Steffany Rodriguez- $300.00
Duarte High School:
Jessica Severson- $300.00
This year we gave out (7) seven scholarship awards.
Last year we gave out (7) seven scholarship awards.
Congratulation to ALL Students!
Monrovia High School:
Aliah Meza- $300.00
Steffany Rodriguez- $300.00
Duarte High School:
Jessica Severson- $300.00
This year we gave out (7) seven scholarship awards.
Last year we gave out (7) seven scholarship awards.
Congratulation to ALL Students!
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