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Today Anthony Nolan Avalos would have turned 18 years old. Celebrate his life and birthday. ❤️ But also please honor his legacy. Fourteen days after Gabriel’s killers were sentenced, I got the tragic call regarding Anthony. After a 5-year journey, Anthony’s killers were also tried in court, convicted and ultimately sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Whenever any politician starts talking about getting rid of LWOP - please remember Anthony Avalos and all the children we have lost way too early. Years may pass, and I may someday retire, but wherever life takes me, I’ll never stop fighting for justice for Anthony. Anthony made me, my co-counsel, Saeed, my detectives, Adam and Omar, my child abuse pediatrician, Claudia, and my team better people. Anthony made me a better dad and a better prosecutor. He, his dad, his brothers & sisters, his grandma, his cousins, his aunts and uncles and his teacher, Harmony, will always and forever be in my heart and my life. My thoughts and prayers are with Anthony’s dad, his siblings, Rafael, Destiny and Junior, his family, friends and loved ones on his birthday. I will never forget holding Anthony’s sister’s hand during her victim impact in court when she said, “If I were to have known that this would end with me losing a brother, I would do it all over again with just one difference - that it would be me.” 😢 If you see abuse, always say something or actually do something to help a child. Get involved in your community. Pay attention to children in your neighborhood. Remember - all children are our future. Don’t remain silent. Don’t just ignore children in need - this includes teenagers! Oppose & speak out regarding any legislation out of Sacramento that fails to protect all children. The safety and well-being of all our children is everyone’s responsibility. Be the difference to save a child. Happy Heavenly Birthday Anthony! Roxanne and I will never forget you 🙏🏽❤️‍🩹

@MyProtectAll worst customer service company. Spent 90 minutes going round and round with CSA who were useless. Ultimately, I paid for a protection plan for furniture that essentially covers nothing. #Dobetter

On Thurs evening, Sept 11, at 7:30pm Morgan will be doing a 1 mile run at Lake Riviera MS in Brick to honor all the lives lost on 9-11-01, as well in the months and years following this tragic day. We invite everyone in the community to attend and remember the fallen 🇺🇸

@BrickMemorialHS Xcountry, too.

Remembering a hero. K9 Horus of the Savannah, Missouri PD. His loss was a tragic one but he will never be forgotten. 💙🐾

Kicking off Morgan’s 15th birthday fundraiser. Our goal is to fund 15 K9 trauma kits for her 15th birthday! gofund.me/f7bb2ed6. Thanks for helping out! @GLFOP @MarkFusetti @OCVTS @BrickTwpPolice @OceanCounty911

Grit, determination, and being part of something that is bigger than yourself. Today, Morgan joined team “Live Like Chris 2362” in the @FamsBehindBadge 65 mile Ben to the Shore ride from Philly to AC and helped raise 1.5 million for the families of the fallen 1st responders 💙🙏

Please consider supporting Morgan Blann! runsignup.com/Morganblann?fb…

Please come out and join us on Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 PM at Emma Havens Young elementary school in Brick Township as Morgan runs 1 mile to honor each of these Firefighters who were killed earlier this week in an ambush in Utah. #NeverForget

UPDATE: Miles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man found guilty of murder in the death of Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, was sentenced to life plus 22.5 to 45 years in prison. cbsloc.al/44GJI5J

Praying for justice and strength as the Fitzgerald family deals with unimaginable pain and anguish this week. May God forever hold them in his arms. #2362

@JoeHoldenCBS3 @CBSPhiladelphia May justice be served. Hope they throw this punk under the jail

BREAKING— Prosecutors have rested their case against Miles Pfeffer, charged with 1st degree murder in the 2013 fatal shooting of Temple U. Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald. Defense will not present any evidence. Pfeffer will not be testifying. Closing arguments soon. @CBSPhiladelphia

This one is personal. May God forever bless this family… the anguish they have endured is immeasurable 💙🙏

@BaltimoreFire @officers964 @BCFDL734 @FOXBaltimore @wjzeng

Last night Morgan honored Firefighter Mudra as well as Lt Mark Dranbauer Jr, 2 Baltimore FF who were lost in the line of duty last month. We hope and pray for these families and departments as they mourn these losses. Running 4 Heroes 🇺🇸

@NJSP @CPD1617Scanner @officialTUPA @PhillyPolice @NewarkNJPolice

Day 1 of Police Week 2025 So grateful we were able to be a part of honoring these heroes. We will never forget. Running 4 Heroes 💙🙏 @OCVTS @protectingblue @GLFOP

This past weekend Morgan was honored to be invited to the National K9 Memorial in DC . She was able to meet many of the handlers whose K9s she has run for. She also saw the memorial wall with the names of many officers she has run for. Such a powerful experience. @OCVTS

Good luck today, ladies, at the Ocean County Bill Bruno Championship. 💪🏼@BrickMemorialHS