Bronx
residents participated in a walk to remember homicide victims on the National
Day of Remembrance.
Kyhara
Tay, 11, is among the many victims being remembered. She tragically died in May
after being struck by a bullet intended for teenager on the corner of
Westchester Avenue and Fox Street.
Tay’s
family, friends and members of the NYPD made their way past the site of her
death during the walk.
Participants
told News 12 that this event is meant to ensure that the memories of homicide
victims are never forgotten.
"It's
so important that we let our loved ones up in heaven know that we care, and we
let their families know they're not alone. That's why today is so important,”
said Jackie Rowe Adams, a participant who lost his sons to gun violence.
The
walk was just one of five that will take place in each borough. The
group is expected to arrive at City Hall this afternoon.