Berks County Crime Victims Rights Annual Walk Saturday April 24, 2010 Beginning at The West Reading Playground Registration 10 AM / Walk Begins 11 AM
Crime Victims' Rights Walk In Partnership With Non Violence Week "Walking Together to Promote
Fairness, Dignity and Respect."
Information tables from various social organizations, law enforcement, churches and community organizations will be available.
Kathleen Sheeder Bonanno, mother of Leidy Bonanno who was murdered in 2003 will be speaking and signing her book of poetry 'Slamming Open the Door'.
Several recognition awards will be given for those who have gone above and beyond to help victims of crime.
A Dog demonstration from the West Reading Police Dept., and a self defense demonstration will take place.
Free hot hogs and beverages.
The Tribute Quilt in honor of crime victims will be on display.
Activities such as facepainting, A West Reading Firetruck will be on site, The District Attorney's Forensic vehicle will be present, McGruff the crime dog & Screwball the Phillies mascot (12 to 1 pm)
There will be some free giveaways and the first 80 people in attendance will receive a free tee shirt.
A balloon release with a song by Melissa Trupp Brice will conclude the day.
The Berks County Crime Victims' planning committe has recognized these individuals for their dedicated service to crime victims. Thank You!
Kathleen Sheeder Bonanno - Victim outreach
Karin Mallet - WFMZ 69 News - Media outreach
Corporal William Moyer P.S.P. - Law Enforcement outreach
Fairgrounds Square Mall - Community outreach
West Reading Playground Information Tables
Information Tables
West Reading Fire Truck / Berks Forensic Service Vehicle
Berks County's District Attorney's office
Senator O'Pake reading the Proclamation
Berks County Juvenile Probation Office
St. James Church provided drinks and snacks along our walk route.
Thank You St. James!
Years of Tears
The Non Violence Peace Chain
Self Defense Demonstration by Robert Bickham
McGruff the Crime Dog & Reading Phillies Mascot Screwball
West Reading Mayor Shane Keller
Kathleen Sheeder Bonanno Mother of Leidy Bonanno "Slamming Open the Door"
K-9 Demonstration by Officer Wayne Holben & Officer Ryan Phillips
For the third year, we are fortunate to have Melissa sing for us. Thank you Missy!
Kelli Rosenberger, left, and Valerie Burkert, both from the district attorney's Victim Witness Unit, lead the fifth annual National Crime Victims' Rights Walk on Penn Avenue in West Reading on Saturday.
Music, marches and more cap Reading's Non-Violence Week
