In a tribute to those affected by crime, the Duncanville Police Department is set to host a poignant water lantern ceremony during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The event, announced on the department's Facebook page, invites the community to gather at Lakeside Park to honor the memories and struggles of crime victims.

The solemn occasion will provide attendees with water lantern kits, which they can personalize in memory of their loved ones. As the evening dims into twilight, the hand-crafted lanterns will be set afloat on the water, creating a luminous spectacle of remembrance. According to the Duncanville Police Department, "The Police Department will provide you with a water lantern kit at the event; you will then personalize the water lantern. Once the sun begins to set, with the help of staff, your water lantern will be released into Lakeside Park."

The department's initiative not only seeks to provide solace to the families and friends of victims but also to foster community solidarity and collective healing. The act of setting lanterns adrift is laden with symbolism, marking a moment of collective grief and, perhaps, a shimmer of hope on the water's reflective surface.

Participants eager to partake in this evening of reflection are encouraged to mark their calendars. The ceremony is part of a broader national effort to recognize the impact of crime on victims, and the importance of victims' rights. The police department’s message, ending with hashtags such as #nationalcrimevictimsrightsweek and #cityofchampions, aims to create a wide resonance and to bring the community together in support of one another during this annual observance.