MOVA – Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance

Submission Guidelines

The Garden of Peace is pleased to offer family member survivors the opportunity to share stories of their loved ones. By focusing on who your loved one was, you remember them, and in a small way others get to know them, beyond the violent act that ended their life. The stories woven together provide a powerful reminder of the impact of homicide. You may use the form below to submit your loved one's story electronically. If you'd prefer to submit the story in hard-copy, please email gardenofpeace@mass.gov for instructions. Please note: Only stories about homicide victims memorialized in the Garden of Peace will be posted on the website. Stories are limited in size and subject to edits, which will be discussed with you before posting. If someone other than the person who submitted the original application for engraving submits the Story, we will obtain consent from the original applicant when possible.

Victim's Name(Required)

First Last

Person Submitting Story

First Last

I am the victim's...(Required)

Mother

Father

Daughter

Son

Spouse/Partner

Sister

Brother

Other family relative, please name in box below

Other

Phone number(Required)

Email(Required)

Please share your loved one's story(Required)

Think about what you'd like others to know about your loved one. Consider using the questions below to help you tell their story. What made them special? What/who did they like/love/enjoy? What/who made them happy? What/who was important to them? What were their dreams? What is their legacy? What is a special memory you or others have of them? What do you miss most about them? What was/is the impact of your loss?

Would you like to include a photo of your loved one with their story? If yes, please upload the photo below.(Required)

Yes

Upload a photo

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.