Family honors daughter three years after murder by raising awareness of domestic violence – NBC4 Washington

Family and friends of Moyonna Tillman marked the third anniversary of her death by gathering here at Jessie Warr Park in Hyattsville to celebrate her life. They hope that by coming together and sharing their stories, they can show other victims of domestic violence that they are not alone.

The 24-year-old was shot by her ex-boyfriend on September 24, 2021. Her family said she had so much ahead of her and dreamed of moving to LA to start a modeling career.

Her family founded the Moyonna Tillman Foundation to raise money for survivors of domestic violence, provide scholarships and fund research.

At Sunday's event, several presenters spoke about ways to help victims and how to recognize the warning signs of domestic violence.

Although the pain of losing her will never go away, Tillman's family says standing up for others will help them get through the grieving process.

“Even in the three years since her death, we feel that her presence and her spirit are truly happy because she knows how much she loved helping people and that we do too. “It’s kind of uplifting and helps guide us in everything we do,” said Ashleigh Taylor, Tillman’s aunt.

Tillman's family says the most important thing you can do if your loved one is in a similar situation is to listen to them, talk to them, let them know they are not alone and that they are like them services he offers The Moyonna Tillman Foundation is at your disposal.