09/25/2026
Today is National Day of Remembrance 2026. It is the day the Nation remembers all homicide victims. If you ask any parent, family member or friend who has lost a loved one to homicide they will tell you they don't need a National Day to remember, they remember EVERYDAY!
Being one of those parents, I remember. I have been remembering Tommy Kinslow for 21 years this November. That is when he was murdered.
Many of these victims are "Cold Cases or Unresolved Cases" including Tommy Kinslow, so when you're remembering the victims, please say a little prayer that their murders will be solved and they will finally receive justice!
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Tommy and remember his life and the life he should have had. Tommy loved life and should have been able to live it. When I remember Tommy, I remember how much he loved his family and friends. He loved holidays and spending time with family. I remember how much he liked playing basketball and baseball with his friends. I remember he wanted to be a math teacher. I remember he liked having lunch with me. He used to say "you pay, I'll fly". Tommy worked at Hollywood Video so he watched the new movies. Him and his dad would sit and watch all the movies together and eat popcorn. I remember Tommy and his sister fighting and then playing. They became closer as they got older. Mindy was in a car accident that wasn't her fault and Tommy wanted to go after the guy. I remember he always wanted to help anyone who needed it.
What I don't remember is, him graduating from college, getting married, having kids and raising his kids with his friends kids. I don't remember
him walking me down the isle when his sister got married.
All I have are memories because someone took Tommy's future, murdering him in cold blood. That person is still out there.
So on this National Day of Remembrance 2026 I remember Tommy and all the murder victims. We will never forget.
Anyone with information about Tommy's murder or any other murder is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477. You can also call the Law Enforcement Office where the murder took place.
