A cardboard cutout of Sean Moore looks over a photo of his son. The photo sits atop Sean's Play Station, and leans against Mortal Combat, one of his favorite video games.

Felicia Moore stands in her living room wearing a custom printed shirt covered with photos of her son Sean, and a key necklace that features a photo of the two of them inside a heart.

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Lisa Tompkins watches a video from her son "Kahiem" Bellamy's Tik Tok account. Kahiem loved to dance, and post videos of himself doing so. Lisa goes back to watch these videos often, and was terrified she would lose them forever when Tik Tok was briefly banned in the US.

Like many parents, Lisa Tompkins had numerous items made to memorialize her son, Kahiem. Here you see a necklace, pin, and one of the many custom shirts.

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Like his son, Mike Brown Sr. is a proud graduate of Normandy High School. Here you see his Class of '97 Varsity Jacket, with Mike Jr.'s graduation year added onto the back. Mike Sr. had the 2014 added after his son was killed so that the jacket would represent both of them, and their love for their high school.

Photos of Mike Brown Jr. sit on a bench outside of his alma mater, Normandy High School. Mike graduated from Normandy just weeks before he was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, MO.

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Connie and Keith Johnson hold hands, while wearing matching shirts that represent the foundation they founded in memory of their son Jay Pearson. Like many parents, they decided to take action against gun violence and try and help prevent more parents from experiencing the same trauma that they have.

Connie and Keith Johnson stand outside of the convenience store where their son Jay Pearson was shot and killed at the age of 23. Many parents that go through the tragic loss of a child split up as a result of the trauma. Connie and Keith almost did, but decided fairly early on that they would not allow Jay's murder to break them. Because of that they have done the hard work necessary to stay together and support one another.

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James Bolden holds his cross necklace, while his wrist displays bracelets that were made by and belonged to his daughter, Jamyla Bolden. The necklace and bracelets are both a representation of Jamyla, who loved church and jewelry making. She was only nine years old when she was shot and killed by a bullet that was not meant for her.

James Bolden holds a photo of his daughter Jamyla on the corner of Canfield Dr and Ellison Dr in Ferguson, just steps away from where she was killed. Jamyla was doing homework in her Mom's bedroom when she was hit by a bullet shot into her home from outside. James dressed in black and white to represent his daughter's love for praise dancing, the same colors she would wear when she performed with the praise dancing team at their church.

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Dressed in his sports gear, Margaret Jones sits and admires a photo of her son, Jermaine Antonio West-Jones. Jermaine was 26 when he was shot and killed in a drive by shooting outside of this house, his Great Grandmother's. in North St. Louis County. When he passed away he joined his daughter Harmonie, who died of a heart condition at age four just three years earlier.

Margaret Jones sits on the steps of her Grandmother's home, surrounded by photos and mementos honoring her son, Jermaine Antonio West-Jones. Just a few feet away from these steps, on the front lawn, is where Margaret held Jermaine as he took his last breaths after being shot.

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Mary Hennings holds a mixed media art piece that she created depicting the scene of her son Michael Henning's murder. The piece came together years after the shooting, when Michael's daughter asked Mary to draw a picture of the house he was killed in front of, and then the car he was in.

Mary Hennings sits in her daughter's living room looking at two of many collages she has made in memory of her two sons, Alvin and Michael Hennings. Both of them were killed by gun violence, 25 years apart. Alvin died in 1989 at age 19, and Michael in 2014 at age 35. Mary is also a survivor of gun violence, having been shot just months before Michael was killed.

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Atif Mahr Sr. places his hand on a poster honoring his daughter, Isis Aaliyah Mahr, that is on display at Wohl Recreation Center in North St. Louis. Isis participated in many activities at Wohls growing up, and was mentoring young girls there at the time of her death. Atif still goes to the center, which has an entire program dedicated to Isis' memory, and will often stop and touch this poster as a way to feel closer to her.

Atif Mahr Sr. holds the portrait of his daughter Isis painted by the organization Faces Not Forgotten, while wearing a custom t-shirt made in her memory. Isis was 19 years old when she was shot and killed as an innocent bystander riding in a car.

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Skyla Pawnell shows off the inside of a memory box honoring her son, Aaron Prayer, which she started working on at a retreat for grieving mothers. Like many other Moms, Skyla has found support in the community of others who have lost a child to gun violence. In addition, Aaron's death has motivated her to give back, and better her community and herself.

Skyla Pawnell stands outside of her home holding a memory box that honors her son, Aaron Prayer. Aaron was shot and killed outside an apartment complex when he was 21 years old. Similar to many other cases in the St. Louis region, Aaron's killer is still walking the streets as a free man.

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Sheleasa Blackwell wears a necklace made in memory of her son, Corey Blackwell-Gines. Sheleasa and Corey were extremely close, and would travel and go to concerts and games together. In 2022 Corey was killed at age 19 when he was shot at from a passing car. Like so many murders in St. Louis, his case is still unsolved.

Sheleasa Blackwell shows off a piece of art made by her son, Corey Blackwell-Gines. Corey loved to draw, and this highlights many of the other things he loved too.

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Latasha Phillips stands with a cardboard cutout of her son, Anthony West, alongside a group of those who were closest to him. When asked to bring something that represented Anthony to include in the photos, she chose his siblings, god siblings, and two best friends. This was not only because of how much they meant to Anthony, but because of how much of a support system they have been to her since he died.

Latasha Phillips looks at a life size cardboard cutout of her son, Anthony West. Anthony was shot and killed when he was 16 years old. He loved to play football, it was his passion, and Latasha believes if he were still alive today he'd be playing in the NFL.

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Ericka "Minnow" Jones stands with a portrait of her daughter Whitney Brown, and the door that led to her bedroom growing up. This door is signed and written on by Whitney and all of her friends, many of whom have also died as a result of gun violence. Since Whitney's death, Minnow has become a loud voice in the community working with youth, fighting against gun violence, and helping other parents who have found themselves dealing with the gun violence death of a child.

Ericka "Minnow" Jones and her grandson, Ja'Keem Jones, hold hands in front of their daughter and Mom Whitney's signature on her old bedroom door. Minnow has had custody of Ja'Keem, and raised him, since Whitney died when he was just one years old. Minnow said that it can be hard seeing Ja'Keem everyday, since he is the spitting image of his mother, but seeing him as a now 14 year old young black man is an honor. Watching him grow, and continue to become the man he wants to be, is one of the only bright spots to come out of the tragedy of Whitney's death.

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Phyllis Adams holds photos of her son Ezell Walker Jr, while wearing necklace with a photo of him inside of a heart. Ezell is remembered for many things, including how much he loved everyone who was close to him. Phyllis said he didn't just love, he loved hard.

Phyllis Adams holds photos of her son Ezell Walker Jr. on the football field at Wohl Recreation Center. In addition to being an accomplished athlete, Ezell loved music, and wrote and performed his own songs. One of the things Phyllis does to help her cope with his death is listen to his music, and watch videos of him performing. She said it is like hearing his voice again, and brings her peace of mind.

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