Violence is a public health concern. It is an epidemic. I know its tempting to just turn off the TV; close the page on your phone; unsubscribe to the news outlet; and think its happening over there to those people.

But, looking the other way is not an option.
Refraining from talking about it does not mean it does not exist.
refusing to read about one more person killed does not make it go away.

There is nothing pleasant when a mother hears the unthinkable about her child. And, when she does, she should not bear the burden alone. The problem is society's problem. Every child belongs to all of us.

Rebecca Wilson shares her heartbreaking story about the day she got the call. It rocked her world. She felt alone in disbelief when the world stopped. Her precious 18 year old son - a good guy - was shot to death.

Say his name: #MauriceWilson

We must pray but not simply pray. We just do something to save our children; to save our communities; to save our nation; to preserve the world!

#awakensociety #risetothecall