Friday is recognized as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
And the Gila River Indian Community marked this solemn occasion with an annual gathering of its own — which was organized by its tribal victim services and police departments. But not a single one of the Valley tribe’s sitting leaders showed up in solidarity.
A sea of red shirts worn by families and loved ones filled a room inside the Gila River Police Department. But their own elected officials were notably absent, with attendees claiming not a single one turned out for that emotional Thursday night…