Calendar

Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion on Virginia Tech: The Aftermath

All are welcome to attend. The panelists will include:

1) Carroll Ann Ellis, member of the Virginia Tech panel and Director of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Services Division;

2) Senator Janet Howell, member of the Virginia State Crime Commission and Commission on Mental Health Law Reform;

3) Delegate Chuck Caputo, representing the 67th District;

4) Joe Samaha, father of Reema Samaha and founder of the Angel Fund;and

5) Peter Read, father of Mary Read.

The panel will discuss helping victims of crime, particularly family members of homicide, support services, legislation and other efforts to address the issues that contributed to the tragedy on April 16.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church, in the Auditorium
11900 Lawyers Road, Reston

Any questions can be directed to Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb at contactus@angelfundva.org.

Past Events

Thursday, February 28, 2008 – Panel Discussion

The Westfield High School PTSA, in conjunction with Angel, hosted a panel discussion on Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall with the following guests:

1) Dr. Roger Depue, Ph.D., member of the Virginia Tech panel and founder of the Academy Group, Inc., spoke about the "red flags" of a killer, citing the examples of Seung Hui Cho and the Columbine killers

2) Jim Sollo, vice-president of the Virginia Center for Public Safety, spoke about present gun legislation in Virginia

3) Sergeant Bill Fulton and MPO Luis Munoz of the Sully District Police station answered questions about high school security and safety

4) Joe Samaha, father of Reema Samaha who was killed at Virginia Tech, and founder of Angel (www.angelfundva.org), a fund to educate and advocate

5) Andy Goddard, father of Colin Goddard who was wounded at Virginia Tech, and the president of the Richmond chapter of the Million Mom March

Westfield High School
4700 Stonecroft Blvd.
Chantilly, VA 20151

We are in the process of organizing panel discussions throughout the state. If you are interested in helping us organize one in your community, please contact us at contactus@angelfundva.org