State’s Attorney Charlie Smith and his Office hosted the 35th Maryland Statewide Memorial Service 2025

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State’s Attorney Charlie Smith and his Office hosted the 35th Maryland Statewide Memorial Service, on Sunday April 6, 2025, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Frederick, MD in honor of Maryland’s crime victims and their families. During the service, volunteers read the names of victims of violent crime from Maryland’s Western Region, Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery and Washington counties. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy read their 2025 Proclamation stating that April 3rd is officially dedicated as Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day.
The Governor’s Office recognizes the ongoing and tireless efforts of victim advocates and members of the victim service community. Our Office extends a special thank you to our Victim Witness Coordinators who daily provide support, education and advocacy to victims, ensuring their rights are protected and their needs are met. We also thank Pastor Morgan Kochenower, Pastor Alareece Collie, Kim Barney and Tom Boughner for their hospitality to our community and their support of this memorial service.