The Community of Charlotte North Carolina Thank You
To All Supporters Thank You ****
Artist Spencer Lanning, Thank you.
Mural for Mary
Artist Spencer Lanning was deeply inspired by Mary, leading her to create a stunning mural for Mary's Voice. This mural draws from a self-portrait that Mary crafted, highlighting her immense talent and passion for photography, which she seldom shared. Knowing this, Spencer sought a wall in the NoDa area, near where Mary was tragically murdered, to honor her memory by painting a portrait of her. This collaboration not only serves as a poignant reminder of Mary's story but also emphasizes community support and justice advocacy for victims' rights. We are excited to relocate this beautiful mobile mural throughout the city of Charlotte to further share her legacy. We are incredibly grateful for this meaningful gift.
* The mural is currently displayed on the lawn of the Johnston YMCA, who have graciously allowed us to showcase it during July—Mary's birthday month and also disability pride month.
Thank you, Spencer.
Mural Location
Liz Logan, Thank you.
Freelance writer and author at Queen City Nerve
Liz Logan, a dedicated freelance writer and author of articles for Queen City Nerve, has poured countless hours into advocating for community support for victims like Mary. With her heartfelt writing and revision efforts for Mary's Voice, Liz has demonstrated incredible generosity, kindness, and a deep compassion for the justice advocacy needed for Mary’s case. We are truly grateful for her unwavering commitment to victims' rights and her concern for all that has happened to Mary.
Thank you, Liz.
Lora Denton, Thank you.
Lora Denton Photography
Lora is not only a talented photographer but also a mentor to Mary, who holds her in high regard. We can't express enough appreciation for her compassionate work and the community support she has shown Mary. Lora has also written heartfelt descriptions of the challenges the family has faced, which we are deeply grateful for. Her work resonates with justice advocacy and empowers Mary's Voice, highlighting the importance of victims' rights. Below is a link to her information. Photography with soul is what she does:
http://www.loradentonphotography.com/
Thank you, Lora.
Jacob Horr, Thank you.
NoDa Neighborhood and Business Association
Jacob, the President of the NoDa Neighborhood and Business Association, has shown remarkable community support during our time of need. He generously dedicated his time to help us secure a location for our candlelight vigil on April 4th, 2021, marking one year since Mary’s body was taken from the apartment. We gathered at a park in NoDa, notably renamed the Davis Flohr Neighborhood Park in honor of a young man with a cleft who tragically lost his life before Mary was murdered. Jacob shared the significance of Davis, making it the perfect site for our vigil. Additionally, Jacob has been a strong advocate for justice, assisting with the Johnston YMCA's installation of Mary's mural on their lawn for the month of July. His genuine compassion towards Mary and her family reflects the shared sentiment of the entire neighborhood. We are grateful for his kindness and community support, as it plays a vital role in advocating for victims' rights and ensuring Mary’s Voice is heard. Here is a link to learn more about Davis: https://noda.org/neighborhood-park-renamed-in-davis-flohrs-honor/amp/ Thank you, Jacob.
Clydia Davis, Thank you.
Mother of murder victim Qway Davis
In the midst of her own grief, Clydia reached out to offer community support to Mary's family and friends. She is a kind-hearted and loving person, as well as a fierce mother advocating for justice for her child. Clydia collaborates with us on justice advocacy efforts surrounding victims' rights and amplifying Mary's Voice. Look for her and us in the legislative halls of the state and in Washington DC, fighting for Qway and for Mary.
Thank you, Clydia.
Little Village Grill 2, Thank you.
We thank the owners of this restaurant (with their wonderfully delicious food) for their compassion
Little Village 2 is located directly across from The Mecklenburg County Jail and diagonally from the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. They proudly display information about Mary's Voice and our poster on their restaurant countertop, showcasing their commitment to community support and justice advocacy. We are deeply grateful for their compassion towards Mary and their dedication to victims' rights.
The people at Little Village 2 are truly wonderful, and their food is equally fantastic. Check out their website below:
https://littlevillagegrill2.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral#gallery
Thank you
Maura Soler, Thank you.
Beautiful 3-D tribute to Mary
We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Maura Soler for the beautiful tribute she created for Mary as we marked the one-year anniversary of her murder. This stunning 3-D Art Gallery perfectly reflected what Mary deserved and may have achieved if she had not been so brutally taken from us. Maura's work stands as a testament to community support and justice advocacy, helping to amplify Mary's Voice and the importance of victims' rights.
Thank you, Maura.
Here is a link to Maura's website:
PC Paramedic, Thank you.
We would like to express our gratitude to the gentlemen at PC Paramedic for their exceptional community support. They have demonstrated great compassion and patience in working with Mary’s Voice, especially in sensitive situations involving victims' rights. Their professionalism and understanding truly stand out. We have collaborated with two gentlemen there who were extraordinarily kind, skilled, and committed to justice advocacy. They stand firmly behind their work.
This is Chris—an all-around great guy who possesses remarkable technological skills. He is always willing to lend a hand to those of us who may not be as tech-savvy. PC Paramedic has been incredibly supportive of Mary and Mary’s Voice. If you encounter any issues with your cell phones, laptops, or computers, we highly recommend reaching out to this dedicated team.
Thank you.
Lyndon Bray, Thank you.
Art Moving And Installation
Thank you to these fine gentlemen for their community support in carefully moving Mary's Mural from the exhibit at Milton Rhodes Art Museum back to Charlotte. Despite the raging wind, they skillfully installed the mural on the lawn of the Johnston YMCA in Noda, using zip ties and anchors to secure it safely. We are grateful for their presence, which allowed us to exhibit Mary's Mural during our Vigil and the week she was tragically held and murdered. The mural stood strong, kept securely in place with no incidents during the weeks it was displayed, a testament to our justice advocacy and the importance of Mary's Voice in championing victims' rights.
Thank you, guys.
Emporium Designs, Thank you.
Emporium Designs
We want to thank Elana Carroll of Emporium Designs for her beautiful designs featuring Mary. Her kindness is deeply appreciated and has brought much-needed community support to Mary, especially in light of the HORRIBLE acts done to her and her murder 💔. This has also strengthened our commitment to justice advocacy and amplifying Mary’s Voice as we stand up for victims' rights.
We Stand With The Victims Of So Called Friends
Elana Carroll is illuminating the darkness surrounding victims' rights, and we are deeply grateful for her community support and justice advocacy through Mary's Voice.
Emporium Designs
You can connect with Emporium Designs and support our community advocacy for victims' rights through various platforms:
Facebook - Emporium Designs
Instagram - emporium.designss
TikTok - emporium.designss
Feel free to reach out via email at emporium.designss@gmail.com to learn more about Mary's Voice and our justice advocacy efforts.
Thank You Elana Carroll
