LAFAYETTE, La. — For Lafayette resident Jessica Dugar, the pain of losing her son, Nicholas, to gun violence three years ago has fueled a mission to honor his memory and help others heal. Dugar is producing a documentary titled “Unforgotten,” focusing on the lives and legacies of local victims rather than the tragedies that claimed them.

“My son will not die in vain, and he is not forgotten… and these children, these loved ones, they will not be forgotten,” Dugar said.

“As a mom, you don't want anyone to forget your baby, so the whole point is let's not focus on the bad — people have taken away enough from us,” she added.

Her project began with the stories of ten victims and has since grown to include nearly 40 families, each sharing memories of those they've lost. Dugar hopes “Unforgot

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