A Wyoming woman, murdered nearly 25 years ago, is one of many women being remembered Tuesday.
December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Joel Campbell said the day holds a special place in his family's hearts as they remember their mother Fenny Campbell.
"Our mother's name has been posted, and read and shared in different ways over the years at memorials across the country," said Campbell. "Our mother was a victim of violence by her husband, she was killed by her husband brutally."
Brent Campbell, Alicia Guthrie and Joel Campbell. Photo taken by Lynette Brown
In January 1999, Donald Wayne Campbell was convicted of first degree murder in the January 1998 death of 45-year-old Fenny Campbell and sentenced to life in prison, with eligibility for full parole after 25 years.
He appealed a decision in May denying a request for early conditional release, and has been granted a new parole hearing scheduled for December 21.
Joel Campbell, who was 18 at the time of his mother's death, is sharing his family's story in a post to social media.
"In raising awareness and having remembrance, having recognition for this important topic on December 6th, we don't forget our mother," said Campbell. "And, we wanted to make people aware of this parole hearing coming underway and this is yet another way that we are being re-victimized."
Joel said he and his siblings Brent and Alicia will again be giving victim impact statements at the virtual hearing, appealing to the board to deny their father's application.
The family is asking the public to share the social media post to create both support and awareness among communities in southwestern Ontario, as well as to reach out to your local MP and MPP.
"We thank you all for your continued prayers, support, and positive thoughts as we navigate through these challenging times. As long as we have breath, we will fight for justice for our mother who we love and miss so much, on this December 6, and always."