The Rev. Leon Kelly, an antigang advocate who works to keep parolees from returning to prison, said Mr. Clements had embraced programs intended to prevent recidivism. Mr. Clements charmed Mr. Kelly’s 84-year-old mother so much that she put a photograph of him and her son on her dresser.

“He knew the job that needed to be done,” Mr. Kelly said. “He just jumped in with both feet hitting the ground.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/us/director-of-colorado-prisons-fatally-shot-at-home.html?_r=0

Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives is in complete disbelief that we are posting an article about the murder of Tom Clements.  Tom was a friend and supporter and an incredible man both personally and professionally.  We will continue to keep you updated on the investigation into his murder.  We offer our love and support to those who knew Tom both professionally and personally.  You are already missed, Tom.  Rest in Peace friend.

http://news.yahoo.com/colo-corrections-dept-chief-shot-killed-home-125559935.html

http://m.9news.com/topstory/article?a=325396&f=1272

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22830756/family-clements-was-good-family-man-against-death

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_22845009/tom-clements-slaying-suspect-had-promise-says-ex

http://www.floodlightproject.org/en/stories/open-door-youth-gang-alternative-a-mile-high-unite/

Open Door has been around for 25+ years, but each year we fight for funding.  When you read this article, you’ll see that we’re not the only ones fighting for funding.  What would you do if Open Door stopped existing?  What would the community do?  Are you concerned that the violence would escalate and that more kids would be recruited for gang membership because they have no where to turn?  Well, you should be.  Click on DONATE and make a difference in the lives of children all across Denver.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_22693465/leaders-denvers-anti-gang-movement-threatened-by-age

http://blogs.denverpost.com/coldcases/2013/01/19/opera-singerbroadway-star-fatally-bludgeoned-teens/6166/

http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/centennial/news/centennial-teen-arrested-made-in-littleton-slaying/article_c0962acc-4bb9-11e2-92a1-001a4bcf887a.html