09/18/2026
On Thursday September 17, 2026, families and loved ones gathered for the 2026 Garden of Peace Honor Program. Thank you to all who joined us to come together and remember those we've lost to violence.
Thank you to The Boston Globe for elevating the Garden of Peace, a memorial to victims of homicide, a place where families, friends, and the larger community may remember and honor the lives of those taken by violence.
“Each year we join with the shared memories of our loved ones an indescribable understanding of what the cost is of violence,” Liam Lowney, executive director of the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, said to the crowd.
“Nobody wishes to be part of this community,” said Edith Ayuso, who spoke to the crowd in memory of her older cousin Diva Ayuso, 33, who was killed in 2023. “The fight for peace in our streets, in our community, in our state, in our country, is not done in silence.”
Glorimar Corsino also spoke, sharing her favorite memories of her son, Omil Corsino, 23, who was killed in 2024. “He is more than a case number,” Corsino said of Omil, who aspired to be a professional boxer. “He is my son, and he is dearly loved.”
To read the full article, including Stories behind the name of those honored in the Garden of Peace, head to the link in our bio. If you were unable to attend the program, a livestream can be viewed at the link in our bio as well.
For more information about the Garden of Peace, reach out to us at: [email protected]. If you or someone you know has experienced the death of a loved one to homicide, know you are not alone. Visit www.mass.gov/askMOVA for free resources and support near you, or reach out to us directly.
