ANSONIA - On Saturday I walked alongside more than 100 supporters of resident Shawn Venson in the second annual 'Stayin' Alive 25' community march downtown.
Venson lost his oldest child, Daryl Rhys Venson, 25, on March 9, 2011 when he was shot and killed in front of a convenience store on the corner of Hill Street and Root Avenue.
No one has been arrested for the crime, yet Shawn Venson has said there were at least 15 witnesses.
As friends and supporters of all ages gathered at the corner to take part in the march, Shawn Venson said quietly that it was an emotional time. I'm sure that was an understatement.
At the rally at Veterans Park on Main Street, Shawn Venson said his "quest to live is stronger than ever." He said authorities are not doing enough to solve the murder and said he simply wants answers.
I didn't know Daryl but since the shooting I've gotten to know Shawn Venson, who happens to be a neighbor of mine. I can't begin to understand his pain.
We should all hope a witness does come forward and provide information about the slaying to police so the person who killed Daryl can be brought to justice.
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