T-Shirt (2016.037.0504)

Red t-shirt with “PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN / P.O.M.C.,” printed on the front in white. There are a few handwritten messages on the back. “TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR A GRIEVING PARENT / 1. YOU SHALL NOT TELL THEM * TO GET ON WITH THEIR LIFE /
2. YOU SHALL NOT TELL THEM * BE STRONG FOR YOUR FAMILY / 3. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * YOU HAVE OTHER CHILDREN / 4. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * TO FORGIVE / 5. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * THEY ARE IN A BETTER PLACE / 6. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * TO STOP CRYING / 7. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * TO LET GO AND LET THEM REST / 8. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL / 9. YOU MUST NOT TELL THEM * YOU NEED CLOSURE / 10. YOU MUST EITHER BE MY FRIEND AND STAND BY ME / OR LEAVE ME ALONE, I’LL GRIEVE AS LONG AS I WANT / THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!!! / A GRIEVING PARENT,” is printed on the back in white ink.

Historical Notes: Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. provides emotional support to help parents and other survivors deal with their grief through support and advocacy. The 30th POMC National Conference was held in Orlando from July 21-24, 2016 and featured more than 35 specialized workshops to help victim-survivors.

Pulse Nightclub, Pulse Nightclub Memorial, T-Shirts

• Object ID: 2016.037.0504
• Collection Site: Pulse Nightclub
• Collection Date: 08/23/2016
• Size: 32.5H X 41.5W