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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Families, survivors, and community leaders came together Thursday evening at Jon Hunt Plaza for a ceremony marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Homicide.

The event, hosted by the nonprofit Mamas Against Violence, gave grieving families a space to share stories, honor loved ones, and call for change.

Parents, children, police officers, and even Mayor James Mueller joined the gathering, which featured keynote speakers, music, and food. Organizers said the goal was to encourage healing while demanding real solutions to break the cycle of violence.

“We need systems of support, resources for healing and real action to stop the cycle of viole

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