GREELEY, Colo. — Yesterday, Bittersweet Park served as a backdrop for an afternoon of remembrance as attendees gathered to honor survivors and remember those lost during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The event drew an incredible turnout.

Speakers included:

• Alyssa Saint, MADD Victim Service Specialist, on behalf of the Kelley Family, in remembrance of Gracelyn Kelly, Cayson Peavy, Cody Peavy and Carter Peavy.
• Greeley Police Officer Andrew Brown, on behalf of his aunt, Cheri Webster.
• Faith Thompson, Greeley Police Victim Service Advocate, on behalf of Darin and Gaylene Gilderoy, Colson and Jessica Callaham, and Abigail and Oaklyn, in remembrance of Laura Ashley Rubin.
• Shae Kaus, in remembrance of her daughter Emorie Goodro.
• Julie Legg, in remembrance of her son U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kris Mansfield.

Organizers expressed gratitude to Weld County's Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime and the City of Greeley Forestry Division for partnering in making the tree-planting ceremony possible. Deputy Chief Mike Zeller received special thanks for guiding the event as master of ceremonies.

Organizers said they will continue to grow a legacy of support and justice for all victims.