"Mother's Day Weekend of Hope" honors those who have lost their children to gun violence The Derek Olivier Research Institute held a gathering on Saturday to honor the mothers that keep pushing forward, despite losing their children to gun violence. Author: Ian Russell Updated: 10:10 PM CDT May 8, 2021 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After losing her son to gun violence two years ago, Mother's Day doesn't feel the same to Yolanda Harrison. "That was the day my life changed forever," Harrison said. "And moms, the day that you lost your angels, that was the day your life changed forever also." Harrison spoke at the inaugural 'Mother's Day Weekend of Hope' alongside other mothers who have lost their children to gun violence.