Community Homicide Prayer Vigil

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Community Homicide Prayer Vigil We are members of organizations and churches that come together to restore hope and peace in prayer and to serve those affected by violence in the community.

As we enjoy beautiful Autumn days, we must remain focused on the ongoing violence in our community. Sadly, four people l...
10/09/2026

As we enjoy beautiful Autumn days, we must remain focused on the ongoing violence in our community. Sadly, four people lost their lives to gun violence in Montgomery County in the past month. We continue to lose valued community members and families continue to mourn the senseless loss of their loved ones.

The following individuals have died:

Luis Alfredo Cruz Mendez, 34
Braden Junkins, 34
Demaye Murdock, 22
Reginald Gardner, 40

We will gather for the Community Homicide Prayer Vigil this Saturday, October 10, 2026 at noon at the Seed of Life Memorial, located at 530 E. Fifth Street (next to the Trolley Stop) at the southeast end of the Oregon District in Dayton to pray for those who have died from homicide in the community over the past month and for the end to violence here and around the world. We have obtained permission from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 272 Bainbridge Street, to use their parking lot for parking. It is around one long block from the location of the vigil.

If you are unable to attend, we welcome your prayers from wherever you may be. Please share this notice with all who may be interested in attending so we can grow our community.

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988 is always there. So is your local crisis system: mobile teams, stabilization centers, community clinics. Know and share what's available before you need it. Building awareness saves lives.

Learn more about mobile crisis care: samhsa.gov/mental-health/988/faqs

A call, a text, an attempt to reach out, that’s not a small thing. For some people, it's everything. Connection keeps pe...
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A call, a text, an attempt to reach out, that’s not a small thing. For some people, it's everything. Connection keeps people alive.

Call, text, or chat: 988lifeline.org

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Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference.

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#988

Treatment works. Timely, compassionate, evidence-informed behavioral health care, peer support, and coordinated services...
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Treatment works. Timely, compassionate, evidence-informed behavioral health care, peer support, and coordinated services can help people recover and improve outcomes for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Seeking help is a sign of strength.

FindTreatment.gov

Reaching out for support can be the start of a new journey forward. Whether you are experiencing thoughts of su***de or ...
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Reaching out for support can be the start of a new journey forward. Whether you are experiencing thoughts of su***de or supporting a loved one, there is help available.

#988

Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of...
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Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference.

#988

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Ohio has a choice—and the time to act is now.

The death penalty is more expensive than non-capital cases, has no measurable impact on homicide rates, and is shaped by deep racial bias. Meanwhile, 56% of Ohioans support repeal.
Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C. have already abolished the death penalty. Ohio can be the 24th.

Learn more and join the movement: www.otse.org

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