Mothers United Against Gang Violence Vigil - March 16, 2013

First Place anti-gang violence poster from the Boy and Girls Club displayed at the Candlelight Vigil and Peace March from the MUAGV on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Mothers United Against Gang Violance Mission posted at the rally on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
List of Southern Gang Dress at the TCSO table at the MUAGV Candlelight Vigil and Peace March on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Strathmore youth received badges and booklet from the TCSO gang supression unit at the MUAGV Candlelight Vigil and Peace March on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Poster remembering Mary Sanchez who was murdered in her store in Strathmore in September 2006. Her murder remains unsolved. Shown at the Mothers United Against Gang Violence candlelight vigil on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Mother Irma Vasquez attended the Mothers United Against Gang Violence Vigil on March 16, 2013 and spoke of her murdered son.
Poster remembering Michael Avalos at the Mothers United Against Gang Violence Candlelight Vigil and Peace March on 3-16-13.
Members of MUAGV whose family members were murdered due to gang violence in a prayer circle (l to r) Irma Vasquez, Mary Martinez, Tami Mitchell, Ronnie Mitchell and their 12 year-old son. (Tami Mitchell is Michael Avalos' mother, Ron is his step father.)
Pastor Loyd Johnson lead a circle of prayer to end gang violence during the MUAGA candlelight vigil on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Participants in the Mothers United Against Gang Violence Peace March on Saturday, March 16, 2013 release balloons in memory of their loved ones.
Pastor Loyd Johnson speaks at the Mothers United Against Gang Violence Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Mary Martinez, founder of Mothers United Against Gang Violence speaks at the Candlelight Vigil and Peace March on March 16, 2013.
Former gang member Daniel Longoria speaks at the MUAGV Vigil on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
At Mothers United Against Gang Violence Candlelight Vigil March Ron and Tami Mitchell (Michael Avalos), Irma Vazquez (Vincent Ramirez), Mary Martinez (Francisco Martinez) and Pastor Loyd Jonhson begin the march. The little boy in the stripped shirt is Michael Avalos' 5-year old brother.
Member of the Strathmore community march against gang violence at the MUAGV Candlelight Vigil and Peach March.
Micheal Avalos' mother Tami Mitchell, center, talks about Micheal's death. On each side are her brother and sister. At the MUAGV Candlelight Vigil March 16, 2013.
Irma Vazquez, mother of gang murder victim Vincent Ramirez, speaking at the MUAGV rally on Saturday, March16, 2013. Pastor Loyd Johnson provides her comfort and support.
Northern California Gang Dress poster at the TSCO Gang Supression Unit table at the MUAGV Peace march on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Tami Mitchell (center) at the MUAGV Peace March reading a letter written by her murdered son, Michael Avalos, prior to his death.