News updates from the foundation.
Apr 29
Judy and myself (Chuck Cox) spoke at the 1st Annual Crime Victims Conference of East Texas. It was an honor to speak to such a large gathering of Law Enforcement professionals, DSHS and CPS professionals. This conference was part of the ongoing training for those who deal daily with very difficult stressful situations, decisions and …
Apr 21
On April 15th we witnessed another senseless attack on innocent law-abiding people. With callous disregard for human life, and the consequences of their actions two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. More families became victims of crime. The Henderson County District Attorney’s office Crime Victims Conference of East Texas which will take place …
Apr 21
Foundation Subscribers, and Supporters: Thank you for your interest and support. We just had this 1 inch lapel pin made. It is small enough it can be worn on a lapel, collar, purse strap, hat or other location, without turning yourself into a billboard. We hope you will be willing to use it to talk to people …
Mar 19
On March 12th the Washington State Charlie and Braden Act (SB- 5162) Passed in the State Senate, and has been sent to the State House for action. 2013-03-14 House First reading, referred to Judiciary 2013-03-12 Senate Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. We are encouraged with this, and hope it becomes …
Feb 05
Today marks one year since Charlie and Braden Powell were killed by their father, Josh Powell. It’s been a long year. Tonight we are honoring and remembering Charlie and Braden with candlelight vigils in both Puyallup, Washington and West Valley City, Utah. We have received over 200 messages of love and support from people all …
Dec 29
Performance of song to honor Susan Cox-Powell The Utah Domestic Violence Council are delighted to announce that there will be a special performance of “Susan’s song: A Dream Away” at next week’s ceremony of remembrance to recall all of 2012’s victims of domestic violence related deaths at the Capitol Building. The song, which was only …
Dec 13
We are pleased to now have this complete CD/DVD “Commemorative Set” available. The set includes Susan’s Song ,”A Dream Away” performed by Jessie Funk and written by Camilyn Morrison on CD, and a DVD with the slide show video set to the same peaceful, inspiring song “A Dream Away” . (Here is a link to the video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdDoB49-lJM) …
Dec 11
Ann Rules new book “Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors” has been released, and is available in paperback. Hard copies are available only through book clubs. It is currently #3 on the Best Sellers list. Susan’s story is the first third of the book. I think Ann does a very good job of telling the story. We …
Dec 03
This week marks the 3-year disappearance of Susan Cox Powell. In Washington, we will be dedicating a beautiful angel statue at the graves of Charlie and Braden. Utah will also have events to remember and honor Susan. On Tuesday, December 11, we will be meeting at the Hunter Library in West Valley City from 6-30-8:30 …
Dec 03
Work continues on the Angel Statue at Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup, Washington, which will honor all of the Children that have left this life early to return home. It looks like this Angel Statue (the 101st if I counted correctly) will be completed in time to be unveiled and dedicated for this year’s December 6, Annual …