Dear Ms. Minai

I thought the documentary was very interesting, ( inspite of the difficult subject matter). My son was murdered at college, and if you ever need material for another documentary, my husband and I would be very motivated to share his story. Especially if it can raise awareness about guns on college campuses, children having guns or access to guns, and how little it takes for a child or teen or young adult to pick up a gun and kill another human with no remorse.

Good luck in the future, email me if you can use his story.

Leanora, you made a very moving piece that grabbed me at the beginning and pulled me through. Congratulations! It's a an important contribution to a conversation that we need to have. I'm so glad your participants made it to the screening.

Leanora,
There is not a word I can think of to describe how it felt to see what you did with the 10 minuets you had.You have so much other footage that Mina and I thought was better,but after we talked about it today.We realized you really captured the true meaning of what we have been trying to do for all these years,because there are those times when we wonder if we are making a difference.
I am still in shock to know that you fell so strongly and really understand what we are going though as surviving family members.Thank you Leanora for helping present our story to not only our families, but also to so many others who many be in need of this kind of support and understanding.
GREAT JOB and I forgive you for putting them ugly pictures of me in there.We love you more than words can describe!!!

Thank you. My boyfriend was murdered Nov. 22, 2010 in Atlanta. I live in in Raleigh now and am looking forward to seeing your film on Friday evening.

This is not a topic that everyone will read, and some who read will not understand. Leanora, you are so brave and so deeply caring to even attempt it.
Thank you for letting us know we are not forgotten, and that our loved ones will live on through us and your efforts to bring these stories to others.

Charlotte Hampton

Today is Oct 16th this day has special meaning for me because David B Bullock III(Butch) was born on this day...I wonder what he would be doing if he was still here? I know what i would be doing cooking his favor meal for his birthday dinner...It saddens my heart as I think of where I have to go now in my attempt to not forget him...I am his mother and even though no one else remembers I will never forget!!!!



LETTER TO MY SON

I looked through some letters you wrote me the other day. It’s funny how important they are to me today. To be able to look back at the things you used to think and say. I took them for granted then but not today. Just seeing the word Mom written in your handwriting makes me smile. I run my fingers across it in hope that I can feel your presence for just a little while. I smell your old coat, that old messy thing. God, if people would see me they would think I am a crazy thing. But these are my treasures so simple, so small. I guess little things do matter after all.

LOVE YOU ALWAYS MY SON!!

PS...Thank you Leanora for remembering and caring about all of us!!!

Thanks for doing this for us.

My brother, Tony, was killed on Jan. 25, 2010. His case is unsolved. We miss him every minute of every day. This poem was read as we scattered some of his ashes last summer and speaks to what my family is left with: "I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories, and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart."

Rest in peace sweet brother. I love you.