On September 25, the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office joined law enforcement agencies, community members, and advocacy organizations across the nation to observe the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
In a statement released today, the District Attorney’s Office expressed solidarity with local families affected by violent crime, honoring the lives of community members cut short by acts of violence.
“Today, the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office remembers the lives taken too soon and stands beside the families and loved ones who continue to carry their memories,” the office stated. “We honor their lives, listen to those left behind, and remain committed to seeking justice and supporting victims and their families. Their lives mattered. Their voices matter. Their memories live on.”
First designated by the U.S. Congress in 2007, the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims provides an opportunity for communities to pause, reflect, and recognize the enduring grief borne by surviving family members. The annual observance was established through the advocacy of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC), a national nonprofit organization founded in 1978 by Robert and Charlotte Hullinger following the murder of their daughter, Lisa.
In rural communities like Modoc County, the ripple effects of violent crime reach deeply into tight-knit neighborhoods, school districts, and civic groups. Local prosecutors emphasized that the day serves not only as a solemn memorial, but also as a renewed pledge to ensure victim advocacy, trauma resources, and the pursuit of justice remain central to the justice system.
Surviving family members in need of guidance, advocacy services, or court accompaniment are encouraged to contact the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Assistance Program.
