MEMPHIS, Tenn. — I'm thankful for everyday citizens who go the extra mile to make our city a better place.
I have to include Ride of Tears, an organization made mostly of members who've lost a child or know someone who has, to a violent crime.
When children die needlessly, Ride of Tears is always there every time, bringing their child-sized hearse. It's a dramatic, but effective way of symbolizing a child's last ride.
Wednesday's route started in West Memphis where a 2-year-old boy was killed and his mother was injured in an overnight shooting. Germantown was the second stop, where a 4-year-old was accidentally shot and killed last week.
Ride of Tears shows up every time to support the loved ones who've joined this very unfortunate club. They're not going to stop the violence, but at least they care enough to keep reminding us about the toll violence is taking.