ByAlyssa Jackson | Published:Jul. 24, 2021 at 11:29 PM EDT
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Itâs been six years sinceDominique Williamswas killed by an act of gun violence. Since then, his family pulls together an all-male fashion showcase each year to honor his life and urge young men to find an outlet other than violence.
âFive years, it has been five years since we started this show, but it has been six years since Dominique was stolen from us through a senseless act of gun violence,â said Olga Williams, Dominiqueâs âBonus Mom.â
Williams calls Dominique her bonus son. Since Dominiqueâs life was taken by a young man who was only15 years old, Olga and Dominiqueâs father Leroy Williams say they have been working to find ways to regain lost youth.
Fifth District County Commissioner Tanya Milton has a personal connection with the family and still feels the pain of his loss.
âDominique Xavier Milton Williams who was murdered by a senseless act of gun violence,â said Milton.
Dominiqueâs family, city leaders and pastors urge young men in the community to find a different path before itâs too late.
âYoung men up there I hope you donât need this, but in case you do, put down the guns and pick up a book,â said Pastor Jackie L. Jackson.
The family has an organization called Dominiqueâs World in honor of him. They say they will keep telling his story in hopes that it will save another young manâs life.
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