| News about the Hansie Solomon, Ford-Bryson Family - July, 2009 P.O. Box 393 - Twinsburg, OH 44087-0393 E-mail: admin@hansiesolomon.org - Web Site: www.hansiesolomon.org |
CONGRATULATIONS to Angela Broomfield
Dear Family & Friends,
As you may recall, earlier this year, Joshua Broomfield met a tragic and needless
death as a result of gang violence. It was a young and promising life ended
much too soon. His mother (Angela Broomfield) and I have been in contact
periodically since that time. As you might well imagine, she has experienced and
certainly will continue to experience deep and unimaginable pain. As we
continue to pray for Angela and other family members, the good news is that
Angela is working toward self-healing and recently shared the excitement of
becoming involved in a movement to help not just herself, but to help others, and
also work toward the goal of a society that no longer dispenses or experiences
such horrors. Angela’s very generous nature moved her to allow me, and
actually to encourage me to share the following information in the newsletter.
--
BELOW - Angela’s Message to me below regarding her selection:
I'm so excited!
This is really good for keeping Josh’s memory alive. It's the opportunity we've
been praying for because they will make resources available to me for
developing an ART program to use as a means for coping with grief. I'll get to
teach others how to celebrate the LIFE of their loved one instead of becoming
mired in misery and despair. The art program will be in Josh’s memory. I had to
write an essay on why I should be considered for a scholarship to attend (I was
coached by the Detroit Police Dept Victims of Violent Crimes team to share my
story about Josh and our art). My essay is attached if you want to know what
they used to select me for a scholarship.
Thanks so much for your PRAYERS and your love and your support. May and
June were very difficult months, but the GRACE of GOD and the prayers of
family/friends like you got me through it.
Love ya much,
Angela
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BELOW – Angela’s Application to NOVA
ANGELA l. WALKER - SURVIVOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:
Special Reasons Statement
There are several reasons I feel the need to attend the 2009 NOVA Conference:
1. I want to find ways to celebrate my son’s LIFE (not become mired in the
misery of his death) and help others to rise above the pain and tragedy of being
victims
2. I want to speak out against intentional and/or random acts of violence
among the youth in our community & throughout the Metro Detroit area
3. I want to be a motivational voice that touches others and helps them to
uncover specific ways they, too, can celebrate the lives of their loved ones
instead of becoming entrenched in grief and despair
My son was shot over 30 times with an AK 47 in my mother’s driveway; an
“ordered hit” meant for someone else… a tragic case of mistaken identity! I
spent my entire adult life as a mother trying to help my son explore ways to live
his life to its fullest; to discover the power of purpose and set realistic goals to
live out his life’s mission. At the young age of 20, his life was cut short due to the
use of a permanent solution to a temporary problem/dispute.
The violence has to stop… things need to change… I’ve looked in the mirror
everyday and thought of how I can affect positive change in the lives of people
around me so that others do not have to experience the pain I feel in having loss
my son so tragically.
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BELOW – Award Notice from NOVA to Angela Broomfield:
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:33 AM
To: abroomfi@sbcglobal.net
Subject: NOVA Scholarship Award notice
TO: Angela Walker
FROM: Deborah Baroch, Director of Administration
SUBJECT: Survivor Scholarship Award
DATE: June 16, 2009
Congratulations! The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) is
pleased to announce that you have met the eligibility requirements and have
been selected to receive a scholarship to attend its 35th Annual North American
Victim Assistance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, August 23 – 27, 2009. This
scholarship was made possible through an award – Survivor Scholarship
Program - from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice.
Your scholarship will provide you up to five nights (Sunday – Thursday) at the
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, your five-day conference
registration fee, and tickets to attend the Tuesday Luncheon and the
Wednesday evening banquet.
In order to complete the selection process please read and follow the instructions
below: (instructions are not included in this newsletter, but I’m sure as family and
friends of Angela, the point has been made)
BELOW – In Conclusion (from the Editor)
Angela is coping with adversity, the likes of which few can imagine, in a
commendable way. Although we cannot turn back the clock, we need to be there
for her in any way we can. This is what family is about, going and growing
through the hard times as well as enjoying the good times. It is a reminder that
whatever our real or imagined problems, whatever issues we might have with one
another, that each of us are or should be important to all the rest.
If you would like to contact Angela, please send your request for her e-mail
address to admin@hansiesolomon.org.
And please keep praying for Angela!
Dear Family & Friends,
As you may recall, earlier this year, Joshua Broomfield met a tragic and needless
death as a result of gang violence. It was a young and promising life ended
much too soon. His mother (Angela Broomfield) and I have been in contact
periodically since that time. As you might well imagine, she has experienced and
certainly will continue to experience deep and unimaginable pain. As we
continue to pray for Angela and other family members, the good news is that
Angela is working toward self-healing and recently shared the excitement of
becoming involved in a movement to help not just herself, but to help others, and
also work toward the goal of a society that no longer dispenses or experiences
such horrors. Angela’s very generous nature moved her to allow me, and
actually to encourage me to share the following information in the newsletter.
--
BELOW - Angela’s Message to me below regarding her selection:
I'm so excited!
This is really good for keeping Josh’s memory alive. It's the opportunity we've
been praying for because they will make resources available to me for
developing an ART program to use as a means for coping with grief. I'll get to
teach others how to celebrate the LIFE of their loved one instead of becoming
mired in misery and despair. The art program will be in Josh’s memory. I had to
write an essay on why I should be considered for a scholarship to attend (I was
coached by the Detroit Police Dept Victims of Violent Crimes team to share my
story about Josh and our art). My essay is attached if you want to know what
they used to select me for a scholarship.
Thanks so much for your PRAYERS and your love and your support. May and
June were very difficult months, but the GRACE of GOD and the prayers of
family/friends like you got me through it.
Love ya much,
Angela
--
BELOW – Angela’s Application to NOVA
ANGELA l. WALKER - SURVIVOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:
Special Reasons Statement
There are several reasons I feel the need to attend the 2009 NOVA Conference:
1. I want to find ways to celebrate my son’s LIFE (not become mired in the
misery of his death) and help others to rise above the pain and tragedy of being
victims
2. I want to speak out against intentional and/or random acts of violence
among the youth in our community & throughout the Metro Detroit area
3. I want to be a motivational voice that touches others and helps them to
uncover specific ways they, too, can celebrate the lives of their loved ones
instead of becoming entrenched in grief and despair
My son was shot over 30 times with an AK 47 in my mother’s driveway; an
“ordered hit” meant for someone else… a tragic case of mistaken identity! I
spent my entire adult life as a mother trying to help my son explore ways to live
his life to its fullest; to discover the power of purpose and set realistic goals to
live out his life’s mission. At the young age of 20, his life was cut short due to the
use of a permanent solution to a temporary problem/dispute.
The violence has to stop… things need to change… I’ve looked in the mirror
everyday and thought of how I can affect positive change in the lives of people
around me so that others do not have to experience the pain I feel in having loss
my son so tragically.
--
BELOW – Award Notice from NOVA to Angela Broomfield:
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:33 AM
To: abroomfi@sbcglobal.net
Subject: NOVA Scholarship Award notice
TO: Angela Walker
FROM: Deborah Baroch, Director of Administration
SUBJECT: Survivor Scholarship Award
DATE: June 16, 2009
Congratulations! The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) is
pleased to announce that you have met the eligibility requirements and have
been selected to receive a scholarship to attend its 35th Annual North American
Victim Assistance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, August 23 – 27, 2009. This
scholarship was made possible through an award – Survivor Scholarship
Program - from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice.
Your scholarship will provide you up to five nights (Sunday – Thursday) at the
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, your five-day conference
registration fee, and tickets to attend the Tuesday Luncheon and the
Wednesday evening banquet.
In order to complete the selection process please read and follow the instructions
below: (instructions are not included in this newsletter, but I’m sure as family and
friends of Angela, the point has been made)
BELOW – In Conclusion (from the Editor)
Angela is coping with adversity, the likes of which few can imagine, in a
commendable way. Although we cannot turn back the clock, we need to be there
for her in any way we can. This is what family is about, going and growing
through the hard times as well as enjoying the good times. It is a reminder that
whatever our real or imagined problems, whatever issues we might have with one
another, that each of us are or should be important to all the rest.
If you would like to contact Angela, please send your request for her e-mail
address to admin@hansiesolomon.org.
And please keep praying for Angela!
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