This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV) provides information about upcoming support group meetings, resources for victims, and remembers loved ones killed by murder. It thanks contributors and locations that support FFMV's mission. It also lists August birthdays and anniversaries of deaths of murder victims, and includes short poems and a love gift memorializing Malaikye Thomas Payne who was murdered at 17 months old.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
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Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
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Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
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2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
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- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
2. FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF
MURDER VICTIMS, Inc.
(FFMV)
Newsletter AUGUST 2013
Thank-you:
*Carol Anderson – Website
*Kaiser – Oakland
*Avaxat Elementary School- Murrieta
*St. Anthony’s Catholic Church-Upland
*Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church
Grand Terrace
*Palm Desert Library
*First United Methodist Church of La Puente
*San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office of
Victim Services/Victim Advocates
*Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of Victim
Services/Victim Advocates
* Dola Wiedemann – Mother of Lisel - Memory Cards
*Family of Kris Flores
*Janet Garcia & Barbara Christian
facebook administrators
* Ellie Rossi – Mother of David and Lisa
* San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office
for sponsoring newsletter for 2013*
CalVCP
Help us get the word out!
Effective Jan. 1, our application filing period will
increase from one year to three years after the
date of the crime. More CA crime victims will be
eligible for much needed assistance.
Victims who are struggling with finances
because of a violent crime now have more time
to file an application with CalVCP. Call our
helpline at 1-800-777-9229 to find a victim
advocate in your area or to learn more about
victim compensation at
http://www.vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/
Although you can't be with me ~
Written by Dave Hedges
Although you can't be with me, I know we're not
apart,
For I will always carry you, deep within my
heart.
Although you can't be with me, my love will
never die,
your love is always guiding me, from way up in
the sky.
Although you can't be with me, I remember you
with a smile,
cause we will be together again, not now, but in
a while
Need Someone to Talk To?
* Bertha Flores - Parent - Spanish speaking
(909) 200-5499 (after 3pm) Rialto CA
*Rose Madsen – Parent (909) 798-4803 (after
4pm) – Redlands CA
*Maxine Russell – (818) 378-2072
Parent/Grief Counselor
*Dawn Hall – Parent (951) 757-4419 –
Murrieta CA
*Mary Stewart -Parent (951 698-5317)
Emergency Consult for Suicidal or
Homicidal Participants
*Linda Atencio -Parent – 760-662-4373 –
High Dessert
* Ellie Rossi - Parent - 909-810-8133
Redlands CA
* Delores Maloy- Parent – High Desert
Contact – 760-530-7027
* Richard McVoy – Adult Sibling –
909-503-5456 – Grand Terrace CA
* Tanya Powell - Parent – 760-596-2293-
Upland CA
Families & Friends of Murder Victims:
A non-profit organization
Dedicated to providing information, support, and
friendship to persons who have experienced the
death of a loved one through the violent act of
murder
Share Sorrow…..
Share Strength
Mission: To restore a sense of hope and to
provide a pathway to well-being to those who
have lost a loved one to murder and to those who
are victims of attempted murder.
Love Gifts
Love gifts are a specific tax deductible donation made
to the memory of a loved one’s birthday, anniversary
of a death, holiday, or just because which are posted
in newsletter. They are also made by caring
professionals, organizations to help in the work that
FFMV does with victims/survivors. These gifts help
with the expenses incurred in reaching out to others
and operating expenses. When making out a check,
please make payable to FFMV and note Love Gift on
check or envelope.
Love Gifts can be mailed to FFMV-
P.O. Box 11222 San Bernardino, Ca. - 92423-1222
Join Families & Friends of Murder Victims on
Thank-you
Janet Garcia
Mother of Jesse Garcia – 6/10/78 – 6/27/94
Barbara Christian
Mother of Terri Lynn Winchell–
4/10/63 – 1/8/8
3. FFMV - Riverside Chapter
Meets on the 3rd
Wednesday of every
month at 7pm
Avaxat Elementary School, 24300 La
Brisas Road in Murrieta, CA
Contact Dawn (951) 757-4419
For directions ask for PJ at-
951-696-1600 x2177 –
M-F 9am-4pm (1-2pm lunch)
Next meeting is AUGUST 21st
FFMV - Colton Chapter
1st
Tuesday of every month
Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church
Robinson Hall – Room 6
12745 Oriole Ave Grand Terrace, CA
92313
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact person for directions or
information Rose – 909-754-6969
mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
Next Meeting August 6th
due to church
maintenance, we will be meeting at
85 Lakeside Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
@ 6pm call 909-754-6969 for directions
We will resume at regular meeting place
September 3rd
FFMV -Coachella Valley Chapter
Candy, our Chapter Leader will be relocating
to Prescott AZ…meeting will resume when
FFMV finds a new chapter leader…sorry for
any inconvenience. If you are interested in
being a chapter leader please contact Rose
at mail4ffmv@yahoo.com or 909-754-6969
Thank you Candy for your dedication you put
into the Coachella Chapter…you will be
missed!
Oakland Chapter
1st
Tuesday of every month
Kaiser in Oakland, Howe St. at
Broadway,
12th floor Room 1200 East
Contact: Robin – 510-653-8069
Sandra – 510-691-7089
Next meeting is AUGUST 6th
FFMV
West End Chapter -Bi-lingual
Meets every 2nd
Thursday of every month
at 7:00pm-8:30pm
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Conference Room
2210 North San Antonio Upland, CA
91786
Participants have the option of the
English & Spanish Meeting
Local Grupo Bilingue
Los participantes pueden escoger en
Inglés o en Español
Se reunen cada Segundo Jueves del mes
a las 7:00 p.m.
Contact persons/ Personas de contacto:
Rita Marin (909) 215-7063
rittaatffmv@aol.com
Next meeting is AUGUST 8th
FFMV – SGV Chapter
Meetings are currently held on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month in a classroom at the
First United Methodist Church of La Puente,
located at. 15701 Hill Street, La Puente, CA
91744. Contact information:
* Luz Ruiz (626) 388-6403*Tracy Ponce (626)
533-3121 *Luisa Ashley (818) 445-2077
Next Meeting AUGUST 13th
Grief Support Group
ALL are welcome at our monthly meetings.
Whether you are a parishioner or not. If you
are suffering the loss of a loved one and in
need to talk to someone, we are here to listen
and share emotions.
Together and with the help of the Lord, we
can help each other heal.
Meetings are held every 2nd
Wednesday of the
month 7 to 9 P.M. ~ Room 8
St. Anthony’s Church 1640 Western Ave. San
Bernardino (909)887-3810
Contacts: Hope Morfin (909)820-6163 Ralph
& Arlene Payan (909)887-4387 (FFMV
Participants)
Danny & Rose Equihua (909) 887-3744
4. FFMV Fundraisers
Office Depot - Staples – Office Max
If you shop at Office Depot or Staples please
use FFMV’s Rewards Number for Office Depot
which is 1139461170 Office Max – 650756207,
Staples- or use just give them 909-798-4803
for all three. We get reward points that help
defray the cost of printing, ink cartridges and
office supplies.
PLEASE….Don‘t throw away your old ink
cartridges! Continue to bring them to us, or
take them to Office Max, Staples or Office
Depot and give them 909-798-4803
It’s an easy way to help
FFMV purchase office supplies.
My Angel up in Heaven ~
Written by Dave Hedges
My angel up in heaven, I wanted you to
know,
I feel you watching over me, everywhere I
go.
I wish you were with me, but that can never
be,
Memories of you in my heart, that only I can
see.
My angel up in heaven, I hope you
understand,
That I would give anything, if I could hold
your hand.
I’d hold you oh so tightly, and never let you
go,
And all the love inside of me, to you I would
show.
My angel up in heaven, for now we are
apart,
You’ll always live inside of me, deep within
my heart.
If you would like to have your loved ones
picture posted in newsletter for monthly
Birthday & Memory please email me at
mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
Resources and Additional Support Services
San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office
of Victim Witness Centers: San Bernardino
(909) 387-6540
Rancho Cucamonga: (909) 945-4241*
Victorville/Desert area: (760) 552-6944*
Riverside County District Attorney’s Office of
Victim Witness Centers:
Riverside: (951) 955-5450
Murrieta: (951) 304-5680 * Banning: (951) 922-7130
* Indio: (760) 863-8408
*Los Angeles County District Attorney's Victim
Witness Assistance Program offices:
Pomona: 909) 620-3381
*Life.After.Uncivil.Ruthless.Acts.
323-816-9651 www.laurala.org
* WINGS OF JUSTICE – Website
www.murdermislabeledsuicide.com/WingsofJustice
*Women Against Gun Violence – 310-204-2348
www.wagv.org
*www.CrimeVictims.gov—public awareness Web
site
* H.E.A.L. Helping Everyone Acknowledge Loss –
818-378-2072– RussellBliss21@aol.com
* Crime Victims United of California – 916-928-
4797 www.crimevictimsunited.com or
mail@crimevictimsunited.com
* North American Victim Assistance (NOVA)
www.trynova.org
* Victims of Crime Resources Center (800)
VICTIMS
* POMC - (888) 818-POMC www.pomc.org
* Greater Orange County POMC –
Marie – 714-999-7132 – 562-508-2397
* Citizens Against Homicide - (415) 455-5944
* Justice for Murdered Children - (310) 547-1367
* Memory of Victims Everywhere - (949) 248-5470
MOVE@cox.net
* Resource for the Grieving and
Bereavedwww.griefcompanion.com
* Crime Survivors – 949-872-7895
www.crimesurvivors.com Bi-monthly meetings
held in Orange County
* Adela Lavine~Medium: www.adelalavine.com
* MADD – (909) 888-6233
www.maddsanbernardino.org
*JUSTICE FOR HOMICIDE VICTIMS - (310) 457-
0030 -jhvinfo@justiceforhomicidevictims.com
* Striving Towards Eradicating Violence In Ennercities
-S.T.E.V.I.E. stevieisunityandpeace@yahoo.com
oneunikadvocate2@aol.com
* www.psychic4themissing.com
* Survivors of Murdered Children SGV Chapter –
All Souls Church- 1500 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA.,
91801 (School Bldg. #5) 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Tina-626-298-9054 -
tinayyama@att.net
5. August Birthdays
Anthony Turdot Bryan O’Meara
Brandon Starr Carlos F. Leal Jr.
Charles Hemmings Christopher Terrell Jackson
Christian Jesus Hernandez Darrell Davis
Denice “Denny” Fox Diana Dawn Varcari
Emilia Casas Freddie Lopez
Joyce Nelson Maurio Maurice Smith
Ramon Quezada Jr.
Richard G. Jurado Robert Friebrantz
Robert (Bobby) Carstens Rosa Maria Gamino
Ruben Mojarro Sean Gardhouse
Sylvia (Nena) Flores
Our thoughts are ever with you…Though you taken away.
And those who loved you dearly…..Are thinking of you today.
6. August Memories
Neal, Ian, & Devon Williams
Charles Shaw & Lindsey Langdon
Alyssa Nicole Randles Amber Fink
Andrae J. Davis Antonio Martinez
Aubrey Maloy Bobby Stutson
Denice “Denny” Fox Elizabeth Pinon
Freddie Lopez Heather Ann Staimer
Hector Cineros Ariz-Mendez Janish Reddy
Jason Verde Jillian Michele White
Jimmy Brown John Hillrich Jr.
Joseph Threadgill Jose Funtes
Kenneth S. Wrede Malaikye Payne
Manuel Chavez Marcus Ringo
Miranda Daly Nikita Walton
Norma Gates Rebecca Andrews
Renee Smith Bradley Richard Lopez
Sandra Lee Smith Scott B. Fisher
Theodore Albert Goede Tommy Matthews Jr.
Travis Parker
7. LOVE GIFTS
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory In Loving Memory of
Charles Shaw – 11/29 – 8/8/93 Ramon Quezada, Jr Bobby Stutson
Lindsey Langdon – 3/28/82 – 8/8/93 8/8/85 – 1/22/06 6/21/51 – 8/10/79
20 yrs.…STILL UNSOLVED
In Loving Memory David Charles Nystrom – 2/2/64 - 7/27/98 & Lisa Cummings – 11/13/66 – 3/12/11
Brother and Sister in Heaven ….. Now together watching over their Mom (Ellie Rossi)
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Donation $_______________
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Address____________________________City/St.________________________Zip__________
Email address: __________________________________________________________
Your Phone # ( ) ____________________Relationship to Victim: ___________________
Name of Victim: ______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: Date of Death: ______________________
Please post my loved ones message and/or picture(s) for the month of: _______________
# of pictures enclosed/attached ____________ Use picture on file________
8. In Memory of Malaikye Thomas Payne – 3/29/10 – 8/15/11
Submitted by Rachel Rodriguez – Malaikye’s Grandma
Malaikye was a spunky, vibrant, happy, giggly little boy. Any time
throughout his life I was blessed to hold and spend time with my grandson,
it was priceless for me. What a feeling of being blessed beyond measures.
To see him laugh and smile, moved our hearts in a way that mere words
could not express. As Jesse and I witnessed Daniel being a father, it
brought such a joy and filled our hearts with continue pride.
Our baby Malaikye was a mere 17 months old when tragedy knocked on
our door.
I won’t go into how he passed, only to say he was a victim of murder. As
with any murder, this senseless act is unexplainable. There is NOTHING I believe my grandson
could have done that would have warranted what happened to him. I am grateful to God that He
stepped in and removed Malaikye from the life of abuse. Currently, we are awaiting trial of the
person responsible for his death. We are only a month away from trial. Thus far, we have
endured 24 court appearances, postponement after postponement but we persevere with the
Strength that only God can grant.
This year, has been accompanied by many heart breaking experiences and
also many beautiful milestones. My mind falls back to a year ago today when
Malaikye’s one year Angelversary was quickly approaching. My heart still
remained broken. I can honestly say that I still have a sense of brokenness.
Although, now, it isn’t as painful as before, it remains nonetheless. Grief over
his loss still visits me often expectantly and always uninvited. It comes in the
form of a song, in the laughter of a child, of the sight of a grandmother with
her grandchild, a smile of a little one, watching the news and learning of
another child taken in the same form, sometimes it can be something as
simple as a ladybug found at his graveside. (There have been numerous
times this has happened).
This year I decided to become an Ambassador for Donate Life to put yet another face to the
beauty of Organ Donation. It was something I decided to do a while back, but, was not yet ready
to do so. In May, after many nights of prayer and seeking God’s Will, I decided to move forward.
For me, this is a way to show my grandson and anyone in ear shot of my voice, that I have not
succumbed to rage and hatred towards those responsible for the way he was taken from us,
but it shows that I am a survivor and in and only through my Faith in God, my faith remains
unshaken.
All of Malaikye’s organ recipients are all doing well and living a more normal life now since
receiving the gift of life from our little one. We hold on to the Hope we will one day meet them.
Seven hundred and sixteen days have gone by since Jesse and I held our grandsons hand as
we said goodbye for now. He remains alive in our hearts this day and every
day. God has blessed our family with the joy of a newborn baby very soon.
Malaikye’s little brother will be born in a few weeks. He will be born with a
handsome little guardian angel to watch over him. Daniel Jr. will not
replace Malaikye, because honestly put, Malaikye is simply irreplaceable.
Daniel Jr. is our Hope Baby. Our gift from a powerful and loving God. I
have not seen a smile on my sons face in quiet sometime since Malalkye’s
passing. Today, my son Daniel, is living life to honor Malaikye’s memory.
He is engaged to a beautiful young woman who has been a God Send to
my son.
9. Cont….
Today, our grandson is physically void in our lives. We cannot go
anywhere to see him. We cannot go on shopping sprees to buy him
anything. But what we can do, is honor our grandson with our lives.
Through his passing, we see life with even clearer eyes as before. God
has touched my heart through this process. I will always be Malaikye’s
Grandmother. Bereaved grandmother will always be my title, but is not the
totality of the Woman I am through Christ. Although the loss of Malaikye is
still very apparent in our lives, we look forward to what God has planned
for us as we continue to live to honor the memory of our Malaikye.
If I could say something to him, what would that be?
Let me take a shot at it.
My Dear Malaikye,
You live on in our hearts and in the bodies of your recipients. You have not been forgotten, not
will you ever be. Your story continues to touch people. It brings a reminder to hold our loved
ones tight and not take a single moment for granted. Our faith remains unshaken
because we know that it is only by the Love, Grace, and Mercy of a Powerful God
that we are able to see the light of another day despite the darkness of our grief.
Today we remain in forward motion seeking justice for the horrific way you were
ripped away from us. Grandpa Jesse and I promised you that we would be your
voice, and we will see this through no matter how emotionally challenging this will
be.
We have a long fight ahead for us for sure. God will guide our way. Guide our way
with the Truth of your life and all you suffered at the hands of take life for granted
anymore Babyboy. You are our inspiration.
We love you beyond measures. So, this month, will mark your 2nd
Angelversary
away from us physically. Spiritually, you have never left us. In a few weeks when
your little brother is born, we will remember you. We will share with him the
memory of you. He will know who his Big Brother is. We love you our Angel Kye in the Sky.
((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Justice for Malaikye
I Miss Your Touch - Written by Dave Hedges
Now that you are gone, I miss you so much,
Remembering days gone by, thinking of your touch.
Inside my heart is breaking, there's nothing I wouldn't give,
To hold your hand one more time and remember how we used to live.
I never will forget you, the memories are too much,
please know that you are in my heart & that I miss your touch.
10. Submitted by Jane Boufford – Justice for Murdered d Victims
I wanted to let you know, we have entered into a new partnership with a L.A. publication,
Cuffed and Wanted. They are publishing stories about unsolved cases in the Los Angeles
area. Eventually, they hope to expand to outlying areas. If you have members with unsolved
L.A. crimes, they need to get us a release form (available on our website) and a good picture.
A brief story about the case; detectives to contact, rewards, etc. Publications come out the 1st
and the 15th of the month. We need information by about the 10 days prior to publication. They
are located in Signal Hill and I can easily run information over to them to make sure that it is
the right pixel for their paper.
BJBOUFFARD@aol.com
CAMP GOOD GRIEF (SVP)
Camp Good Grief-Special Victims Program (SVP) is a joint effort between the San Bernardino County
District Attorney's Office Bureau of Victim Services and Loma Linda University Medical Center
Children's Hospital. The 3-day grief camp is geared toward homicide/suicide and is for children ages 10-
16 who have experienced a violent death in their family. Campers board a bus at the Ronald McDonald
House in Loma Linda and head to Camp Cedar Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains for a three-day
camp and grief therapy experience.
At camp the children participate in game and team building activities and therapeutic group activities
designed to help them learn and understand how to cope with the grief over the violent death of their
loved one. This camp has been so successful that it has been expanded to include Camp Good Grief -
Special Victims Program Teen Retreat. It will be held annually and provides grief services for teens ages
14-18 who previously participated in Camp Good Grief - SVP and whose lives have been positively
impacted by camp. It will be a combination of learning advanced grief management skills as well as a
training camp for future Camp Good Grief Peer Counselors.
Camp is free of charge to all campers and camperships are funded by unclaimed victim restitution.
Therapists and interns from Loma Linda Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, Loma Linda Child Life
Specialists and District Attorney's Office Victim Advocates donate their time to the camp.
The Bureau of Victim Services and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital have pledged to continue
fundraising activities, presentations to service groups, and outreach events so they may continue
hosting future Camp Good Grief-SVP programs.
Contact: Dorothy Brooks 909-558-4073
That Fateful day - Written by Dave Hedges
I can’t forget that fateful day, you had to leave, you went away.
A sadness filled me up inside, Emotions that I could not hide.
Tears, they came, sadness too, All my emotions, just for you.
Time will heal, so I was told, but time could never fill this hole.
But In my heart there is a place, Your always there, keeping me safe.
It’s filled with love & happy times, It’s never dark, your light it shines.
In heaven now you do reside, To watch over me with Love & Pride.
I know One day, we’ll meet again,
Until we do just know how much I miss you and you are always with me. Always.!
11. COLD CASES FYI
Frank Girardot, editor of the Pasadena Star News and senior editor of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune Group
announced that he would to publish pictures and information regarding unsolved homicide cases on the
newspaper website. Many families that I know personally have UNSOLVED cases which have turned to COLD
cases…Everyone deserves JUSTICE
If your loved one was murdered in the greater Southern California area and the case is unsolved, Frank will get it
published in the newspaper.
You can check out the Cold Case Project by going to www.PasadenaStarNews.com/coldcases. The paper also has
the project listed on Facebook …
This is a response Frank gave me when I e-mailed him about this project:
Hi Rose,
If I get a photo from a loved one I will post it on our website as soon as I can. Anyone who is interested can
contact me and I promise to get them set up.
Sincerely,
Frank Girardot
911 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-578-6300 ext.4478 frank.girardot@sgvn.com
Here is some basic information Frank needs when you send him a picture of your loved one: Your full name,
address, phone(s), e-mail address, Victims Full Name and age at time of murder, Victims DOB-DOD, your
relationship to victim, city where murder took place, any suspects arrested?, Detective’s name & phone, & short
bio on how your loved one was murdered
I encourage you to submit your story if you still have an unsolved case!
The California VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or
Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to
receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender's custody status changes. The VINE toll-
free number for the California VINE system is (877) 411-5588. This service is provided to assist Victims
of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status.
The VINE mobile app is the "on-the-go" version of VINE, so that anyone can access vital information
about criminals arrested in the community.
VINE mobile is free to crime victims and is anonymous for users. It is available for both iPhone and
Android smart phone users.
Click here to visit the VINE Website and scroll to the bottom of the page for information on the app.
https://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/siteInfoAction.do?siteId=5000
Cancellation of 2013 Run Walk/Health & Safety Expo
There are times in life where we are provided with certain signs that we just can't ignore! For Crime
Survivors, Inc., this is one of those times!
We have made the decision to cancel the Crime Survivors Run/Walk Health & Safety Expo that was
scheduled for October 12, 2013 and, instead, find a permanent home for our organization.
If you are a survivor of crime, we will still be hosting a Survivors Dove Release and Hopeful
Healing Day on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 9:00 AM. We invite you to join us in releasing your
victimization, experiencing hopeful healing, and surviving together. A breakfast will be provided, as well
as resources, support, and hopeful healing. Please contact us for location, details and to support at
crimesurvivors@aol.com. www.crimesurvivors.org
12. From Rose Madsen, Editor/Chair/co-founder of the
Colton & Coachella Chapter of FFMV
In Memory of my daughter Jennifer LeAnne Balber
12/02/73 – 11/10/94
A 20yr. old SoCal Gas Co. Meter Reader,
Fatally Shot in the Line of Service in Rialto, CA
I will continue to add to the slide show/picture board’s through-out the year, so send me your
loved ones picture along with the release form, so I can include your loved one on the picture
boards and monthly in remembrance boards.
Send me your outcome of your court process or status of your case and I will post on our
newsletter.
I continue to pray for the families of the victims and surviving victims for
PEACE, HOPE and JUSTICE!
Rose
FFMV is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving survivors of murder victims & victims of attempted murder.
Our main purpose is grief support for those victim/survivors. All assistance provided to victims is given free of charge
by volunteers. Contributions and/or questions regarding the policies of FFMV may be addressed to: FFMV
Executive Board at P.O. Box 11222 San Bernardino, Ca. 92423-1222, e-mailed to mail4fffmv@yahoo.com or
phoned to 909-798-4803.
FFMV is a tax-exempt organization under the Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service.
Our Organization depends largely upon private donations which will cover operational expenses, Our
Annual Family Christmas Memorial Luncheon, and Our Annual Victims’ Rights Week Memorial. We are
seeking a sponsor (s) for our events. Please contact FFMV at the above e-mail or phone if you are
interested. Tax ID #68-0299211 All Contributions Are Tax Deductible
13. “We Come To Share Our Story”
A Day of Reflection and Healing for People who
have lost a loved one to murder.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013
RSVP before August 30th by mailing in your funds and the form below to the Office of
Restorative Justice.
Space is limited.
.
Where: St. Andrew's Abbey in peaceful, beautiful and scenic Valyermo
31001 N Valyermo Rd. Valyermo, CA 93563
(661) 944-2178 or www.saintandrewsabby.com
Registration: 8:00am - 8:30am
Reflection Day: 8:30am until 7:00pm
Cost: $20 per person if paid by Aug. 30th $30 after August 30th
(includes continental breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Bring photo and/or memento of your loved one
This reflection day will be in English and Spanish
For More Info: Contact Sister Sue Reif at 909-475-5474 (office) or sreif@sbdiocese.org
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Registration Form:
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________
Home phone: __________________________________________________________
Cell phone: ____________________________________________________________
Checks can be made out to "Diocese of San Bernardino." Please mail form and payment to:
Office of Restorative Justice, 1201 E. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
14.
15. 2013 Participant /Photo Release Form for slide show & picture boards
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV)
Circle one: New Participant ~ Update my information ~ Agency/Non Victim
Please Print
Date________________ Relationship to Victim_______________________
Victim’s First Name______________________________________________
Victim’s Last Name______________________________________________
Date of Birth _____________ Date of Death__________ Solved: Yes ( ) No ( )
Permission to use photo(s): Yes ( ) No ( ) Just add me to e-mail/mailing list to
receive monthly newsletter and event information
I grant to Families & Friends of Murder Victims, Inc. (FFMV), the right to use
photograph(s) of the above-identified subject. I authorize FFMV to use and
publish the same in print and/or electronically.
I agree that FFMV may use such photographs with or without his/her name and for
any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration,
advertising, and Web content.
I have read and understand the above.
Name of Agency/Non-Victim if applicable: ________________________________
Signature _________________________________________________________
Print Full Name _____________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ Zip Code____________________
Phone with area code _______________________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________________________
Mail or e-mail participant/release form to: mail4ffmv@yahoo.com
FFMV ~ P.O.Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA ~ 92423-1222
I have included a picture ( ) Yes ( ) No use the one on file
I have included a $_________ donation for 2013
Thank-you… if you have already sent your 2013 donation
16. FORMA DE PERMISO
2013 Participante / Formulario de Autorización para la presentación de
diapositivas de fotos y fotos juntas
Fecha: _____________ Relación con la víctima: ____________________________________
El Primer nombre de la victima: ____________________________________________
El Apellido de la victima: ________________________________________________
Fecha de nacimiento_________ Fecha de la muerte__________ Solucionado: Si ( ) No ( )
Permiso para usar la foto (s): Si ( ) No ( ) Sólo me agregar a la lista e-mail/mailing para
recibir el boletín mensual, información de eventos
Concedo a las FAMILIAS Y AMIGOS DE VICTIMAS DE HOMICIDIO, INC. (FFMV)
el derecho a usar la fotografía (s) del sujeto identificado anteriormente. Autorizo FFMV a
utilizar y publicar el mismo en forma impresa y / o electrónica.
Estoy de acuerdo en que FFMV podrá utilizar dichas fotografías con o sin su su / nombre y
para cualquier propósito legal, incluyendo, por ejemplo, con fines tales como la publicidad, la
ilustración, el contenido publicitario y web.
He leído y entendido lo anterior.
Firma: ______________________________________________________________
Nombre en letra imprenta: ________________________________________________
Direccion: ____________________________________________________________
Ciudad: ____________________________ Estado: __________ Codigo postal: ____________
Telefono: (_____) _____-________ Celular: (_____) _______________________
e-mail: ___________________________________________________________________
Envíe por correo o e-mail participante / formulario de divulgación para
FFMV ~ PO Box 11222 San Bernardino, CA 92423-1222 ~
He incluido una foto () Sí () No utilizar el que está en el archivo
He incluido una donación de $ _________ para 2013
Thank-you ... si ya ha enviado su donación 2013
17. Please help with this legislation, to either sponsor or co-sponsor this urgently needed bill. The Darren Russell Bill aims to
make laws ensuring better protection and assistance for Americans abroad. This legislation is urgently needed. Please write to
Congressman Ed Royce (Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee) and Senator Robert Menendez (Senate Foreign
Relations Committee) asking them to either sponsor or co-sponsor this bill.
Congressman Ed Royce Senator Robert Menendez
2185 Rayburn House Office Building 528 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 225-4111 Phone: (202) 224-4744
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Thanks, Maxine B. Russell - Mother of Darren - russellbliss21@aol.com
On the web: www.russellcase.net (UPDATED)
On Twitter: @killed_in_china
In U.S. Federal Court: Case No. CV-09-06050
