Remembering Loss

Any parent who's lived to see a child die knows there's no greater pain. Burying your offspring defies nature — but when a child dies violently, it also defies sense.

The event has been around for eight years as Safe Night Colorado, but this year organizers changed the name and are collaborating with Denver's anti-gang movement.

"This is for the mothers who have lost their kids to senseless youth violence," says Terrance Roberts of the non-profit Prodigal Son Initiative. He and other community leaders will square up against Denver police and sheriff's deputies in a basketball game at 1 p.m. at the Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center, 3334 Holly Street. Activities will continue into the evening, beginning with opening ceremonies at 4 p.m. to be followed by spoken word, prayer and jazz music. Custom cars and motorcycles will be on display, and food will be served.

Let us never forget.
Sat., June 9, 4-8 p.m.