Photo by TOM SHERLIN | THE DAILY TIMES
Sandra Cooper and son Matt hold candles to remember those lost to domestic violence and to
honor survivors of abuse at the Commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month service
held in October 2011 at the Blount County Justice Center. This year’s observance will be held at
6:30 p.m. Oct. 30.


Originally published: 2012-10-24 11:59:42
Last modified: 2012-12-07 07:29:35
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