Silent Witness National Initiative

Light a Candle

This is a quiet place to remember those lost to domestic violence. Light a candle, and if you wish, tell us about the person you loved.

Every remembrance is read before it is posted. You may also ask us to keep it private.

Click the candle to light it.

The person you are remembering

Name (required)

Age

Date of death

City or town

State

Your remembrance Who she or he was, what you want people to know. Up to 1,500 characters. Please do not name the person responsible for the death.

About you

Your name

Your relationship

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Show my first name as "Remembered by"

Keep this private. Do not post it on the website.
If you leave this unchecked, the remembrance is posted publicly on this website after we review it, and it can be found by search engines such as Google. Your email address is never shown.

I knew this person or have the family's permission to share this. (required)

Remembrances

Candles lit: 3

Florida

Kris, 44

2009

Kris was a joyous friend who loved to cook and bird watch. Her butterfly garden was her pride and joy. She is missed.

You can also add a name to the National Domestic Violence Hotline's Remember My Name registry.

If you need help now, call the Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.