Deontae Smith's daughter stands in a prayer circle at her fathers 4-year anniversary balloon release ceremony. Deontae Smith was killed in 2009 at the age of 19.

Youth in Englewood climb the fence to see who the balloon ceremony is for.

Youth talk at the balloon release ceremony for Deontae Smith.

Jonathan Jackson was accidentally killed by his twin brother when they discovered a gun in their home. Jonathan was 5 years old.

Youth play nearby the candlelight vigil for Jonylah Watkins.

A student shares a story with me that she wrote about her experience with gun

Alejandro Jaime was killed in 2012 at the age of 14 by senseless gun violence. His family was gracious enough to accept me into their home. Their stories of Jaime will always remain with me.

Words cannot express the beauty they possess.

Lil'JoJo lyric found on an a door in Englewood. Lil'Jojo (Joseph Coleman) was killed in 2012 at the age of 18.

Funeral service for Arrell Monegan. He was killed by gun violence in 2013 at the age of 16.

Diana Aguilar grieves for her daughter Aliyah Shell, age 6, who was killed one year earlier due to gun violence.

Aliyah Shell was killed at the age of 6 by gun violence in 2012.

Rodney Stewart was killed by gun violence in 2012. He was 17 years old. This was the last time the family was visiting his grave. I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to be present during such an intimate ceremony.

Rodney Stewart was killed by gun violence in 2012. He was 17 years old. This was the last time the family was visiting his grave. I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to be present during such an intimate ceremony.

Rodney Stewart was killed by gun violence in 2012. He was 17 years old. This was the last time the family was visiting his grave. I cannot thank them enough for allowing me to be present during such an intimate ceremony.