COBB COUNTY, GA. – A candlelight vigil was held Thursday evening in Cobb County to remember and honor homicide victims. A candle was lit as the names of those killed were read and a white rose was given to their families.

“There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about my son,” Tamica Stone said.

Stone’s son, Eric, was shot to death when he was 21 years old. The man who killed him was sentenced to life in prison without parole last spring.

Stone shared her story about her son with others who know her pain.

“I saw their tears, I know how it feels, so I had to give them hugs. I know what they’re going through and it’s hard. We’ve cried enough, today was a celebration for our loved ones,” said Pierre.

Michael McGee was 17 years old when he was shot and killed. That was 25 years ago and his sister and mother honor him every year by bringing treats to the District Attorney’s Office in Michael’s memory to show their appreciation for how victim advocates and others helped them through the legal process.

“Giving us information about his hearings and his proceedings and what just happened and what it means was incredible,” said Katherine McGee, Michael’s sister.

“They support you and tell you what’s going on and without them you would be completely lost,” said Joyce McGee, Michael’s mother.

District Attorney Flynn Broady says the defenders have become like family. He says that’s one of the reasons for this vigil to show families that they care about their fate.

“It’s about celebrating lives, celebrating their memories, continuing to tell their stories so they know they’re not forgotten,” said Cobb County Prosecutor Flynn Broady.