My ever loving and kind hearted son Solomon Shiloh Martin was leaving a barbers shop on New Years Eve 2004. He had just turned 24 two weeks previous.

He was caught up in a hail of bullets he knew nothing about and was killed instantly. He leaves his nine year old daughter the love of his life and many heartbroken brothers, sisters and family members.

Mother Allison says’ as the months turn into years there isn’t a day when I don’t cry over you. The stinging tears flow any time, and place for I realise I will never again be able to see you, feel your bear hugs, and hear your voice saying mum I love you. I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.

Westley Odger had celebrated his 27th Birthday a few weeks prior to being fatally stabbed in the neck, in an unprovoked attack at a ‘Cash Machine’ in Colchester.

It was a bright, sunny Monday …12th September, 2005 at 3pm in front of people of all ages, many traumatised by what they witnessed. Westley’s hugh spirit for life will never die. He’ll forever live on in our hearts, but we all miss him daily.

In Westley’s memory his mother Ann Oakes-Odger has set up the Prince of Tides ‘Westley Odger’ Trust. Also an online resource – Knifecrimes.org to support other bereaved victims.

Bob & Marilyn Alliss
Relatives of Tony Aliss

Father of four Tony, aged 40, was blasted with a shotgun while he was moving a fence on his property near Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, in 1990.

Tony's son, Leigh who was only 14 at the time was also shot during the attack after he went to tend to his fathers injuries. Tony's brother Bob (pictured), says: "I think about him every day and just wish that he was still here with us."

Saturday 7th February 2004. New Addington, Croydon, South London - Greater London. Stabbed to death by a close relative, who used Derek's identity and my mothers address to avoid getting motoring fines and offences.

Derek even had to make a court appearance in regards to this. When asked to get the matter resolved, our cousin would simply disappear. Eventually, Derek paid his cousin a visit, which led him to loose his life. Delboy, you were cherished and loved by all who knew you. Your life was taken away so violently and suddenly, and for what purpose?

Anton, 17, was found in the River Brent, on Mother's Day 2004. He'd been beaten with a blunt instrument, stabbed repeatedly and shot before being dumped in the river. His dad Delroy Elliot, says: "I miss Anton's smile when I gave him something." His mum Vanessa Hyman, says: "Losing Anton has left a great void in my life."

Corey Wayne the only son of Gleen Reid was shot and killed on 13th May 2000 his killers have never been brought to justice, his family is still fighting for justice. He left behind 4 children, two sisters, friends, he is missed every day by all.

Gleen founded Families for Peace Limited due to the murder of Corey and works hard to prevent the murder of other young people, also to support the families of victims.

Sabina was my daughter who had everything to live for but lost her life to the evil gun crime on the 20/3/2003. Sabina died in a hail of machine-gun bullets, after leaving a police station. She was the apple of her fathers eye,

She was sister, best friend, confidante, soul mate for her brothers She was my heart and soul, my friend, companion and my destiny. She was the strength like the middle finger on the hand for my family. She was beautiful, happy go lucky, golden, vibrant who smiled and the room smiled. I miss her so very much. I have set STARR (Sabina's Trust Against Revolvers & Racism).

On the 3rd February 2007 about 1pm sorrow touched me when my one and only son Javarie Crighton life was cut short by a single stab wound on Southhampton Peckham London SE15.

My eyes can no longer reject the tears when I think about him along the way. I love you son. Rest In Peace.

My name is Jackie I lost my son Fabian Flowers on 23rd February 2004, Fabian was in the toilet of a night club when some delinquent coward took it upon himself to take Fabians life with a gun, this delinquent was never charged because of the lies he told and lack of forensic evidence.

My life fell apart that night and my heart was crushed the coward didn’t only take my son's life he took mine too. Fabian has a beautiful son who talks about his daddy all the time and will one day want to know what happened to his daddy. Love and Miss you always Fabian.

Tyrone Clarke 16 was stabbed 3 times and beaten to death on April 22nd 2004 in Beaston, Leeds. A gang of up to 30 Asian’s attacked him, 4 of these were convicted of murder and received sentences of 9-12 years.This was a racial attack.

His mum Lorraine says “They have taken away the most precious person in my life and left me lonely and empty inside. Tyrone was so special to me. He was my best friend, my rock, my everything and I will miss him and love him till the day I die.”

On Monday 2nd October 2000 Jason Paul, 18 was found dead outside his girlfriend’s flat in Convent Way, Southall. He was stabbed 19 times and left for dead. Jason had just visited his 3 month old daughter and was on his way to visit friends.

His killers have never been caught. Jason was always bubbly and always willing to help people. When his daughter was born, he was so happy and took great pride in looking after her. It saddens me how he was taken away from us and knowing that his daughter will never have a chance to know or experience the love her daddy had for her

Michael was enjoying a night out in a club over the Christmas festivities when a gang of thugs shot my son. He died tragically at only 23 years of age. No one could believe this could happen to an innocent, charming lad like Michael.

He was a lovely, good natured person and had a sweet smile for everyone. The people responsible are serving a life sentence but I will never get over losing my son. Michael is on my mind everyday and my brief will last longer then any life sentence.

Leon, 21, was shot outside his family home in South London in December 2003. He left two daughters – one whom sadly, he did not live to see. He had made the finals of the MOBO Unsung awards in September 2003 and worked in Germany with a top producer on a song produced by Leon with one of his artists and Kim Appleby formerly one half of Mel & Kim.

Since his death his mum, Michelle, pictured, has joined forces together with other victims of gun crime to work to bring changes in the law and support others affected by gun crime across the UK. Michelle, says: "My love for Leon is even stronger and will never die and I feel privileged and proud to be his mum and to have known his warmth, laughter and to share and now realise some of his dreams."

Five-year-old Sophie was one of 16 schoolchildren killed in Dunblane in 1996 by Thomas Hamilton. Sophie's mother, Barbara, had died of breast cancer when Sophie was just three. Her father, Mick says: "Sophie had her whole life ahead of her. Her spirit is always with me."

Miranda Maynard
Mother of Justin Maynard

Miranda Maynard mother of Justin spoke of her devastation at the losing her son, ‘I lost everything on the night Justin was killed. He meant the world to me and I can’t image my life without him. He grew up in a big family and everyone absolutely adored him.

He wanted to make something of this life and be somebody and he was due to start college course in September 2003. He was going to study building or computers as he’s always been good with them. Justin enjoyed sports particularly basketball and he was mad about football. He supported Manchester United and watched every match. He was interested in reading and he loved food. He was always eating. I called him dustbin from the quiz show 3.2.1 Our family will never be the same without him and we all miss him terribly’.

Danny Regan 27, died after being shot three times by a gunman on December 12, 2002, in St Helens, Cheshire. Police described his killing as a "meticulously planned murder".

His mother Pat says: "Losing Danny has taken away a big chunk of my heart. Son you're gone but never forgotten, I know you’re in heaven your death wasn’t in vain, miss you. Pat is part of Mothers Against Violence and campaigns vigorously across Sheffield and the UK.

25-year-old Eugene died after being shot twice in the chest with a sawn-off shotgun in November 2003. He was gunned down as he left a party in Toxteth, Liverpool.

His father David, says: "We'll always love Eugene - no words can explain the loss of our son." His mother Paula has set up Mothers Against Guns Liverpool. Paula says, ‘Never a minute goes by that I don’t think about him and hopefully one day we will be together. All my love Mum.

Bradley was only 23 when so tragically taken from us a few days before Christmas 2001. On a "works" evening out celebrating Christmas Bradley was an innocent victim of a maniac armed with a samurai sword. Christmas now is not the joyful time we should be having with our family.

To have our Sons' life wiped out - taken from us - his future, his dreams stolen is indescribable. We are totally devastated - we have been served a life sentence - his killer will be out this Christmas just 6 years on. We buried Bradley’s ashes on what should of been one of the happiest days of his life - his Wedding Day.

Arian Arthur aged 22 was murdered so senselessly on 18th Nov 2006 while out celebrating his friend's 23rd birthday. He was shot twice in the back while he was dancing, for no reason at all apart from jealousy.

Arian did not deserve to die this way, he is a good guy, with a good heart who just wanted to enjoy his life. They stole him from everyone that loves & needs him. They have destroyed our lives forever especially our mum's, she will never be the same again. We mill miss him and love him forever. Arian is 'our loss but heaven's gain'.

Damien was 22 when he was shot dead outside a club in Holborn in July 2002.

Mum Lucy, has since set up the Mothers Against Guns group and says: "A part of me died with my son. "I've lost a soul-mate and nothing can repair my heart."

Dorrie, 20, was killed in 1999, near the home he shared with his parents, Patsy and Dorrie Snr, in Manchester. The last time Patsy saw Dorrie, he asked to borrow 30p to pay for a basketball court. He never returned. "No words can describe how it feels not to have him here with me," says Patsy.

To have our Sons' life wiped out - taken from us - his future, his dreams stolen is indescribable. We are totally devastated - we have been served a life sentence - his killer will be out this Christmas just 6 years on. We buried Bradley’s ashes on what should of been one of the happiest days of his life - his Wedding Day.

Kavian met up with his Dad (Martin) on April 1st 2003 with his younger brother and sister. His last words to his dad were 'Thanks Dad for all that you have done for me'. This was the last time he was seen alive.

The next day Kavian was on his way to see a friend in Stonebridge, NW London. He did not make it. He was shot in broad daylight and died from the six bullet wounds to his body.

At the time of his death his girlfriend was pregnant with his child. He never lived to see her and she will never see him.

Kavian came from a loving Christian family with principles and morals. He is missed but will never be forgotten. 'When someone you love becomes a memory one day that memory will become a treasure hidden somewhere in the heart.'