Halifax's anti-violence march lacking politicians' support

One of the organizers of an anti-violence march in Halifax this weekend says he's saddened by the lack of response from politicians.

The event was spurred by the death of 26-year-old Kaylin Diggs who was assaulted and died in Halifax's bar district in August.

Quentrel Provo, 26, was out with Diggs that night and had just parted ways before his friend was attacked.

"It's heartbreaking. No words can explain how we feel."

'People are losing their sons, losing their daughters, little babies and everything and we can't take time out of the day to put an effort in to try and stop that or try to slow that down?' Quentrel Provo, friend of victim

Provo said he is still coming to terms with the loss and has organized a Stop the Violence rally for this Sunday, not just to honor his cousin, but all others who have died violently.

"Growing up in East Preston and North Preston you know, I've seen a lot of deaths over the past few years, but it's happening everywhere...violence is affecting everybody at all walks of life so I decided to have the Stop the Violence day."

He has sent emails and made phone calls to the premier, Halifax Mayor Peter Kelly and many other politicians.

He said while the community and businesses have been very supportive, the politicians have not.

"People are losing their sons, losing their daughters, little babies and everything and we can't take time out of the day to put an effort in to try and stop that or try to slow that down?" he said.

"They're there to serve the people and they say they are going to dothis and they want the crack downon violence. But when we come to them we get pushed under the rug."

On Sunday participants will march across the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge.

Police said the investigation is still very active, but there have been no charges laid in connection with Digg's death.

Provo said Sunday's march is the first of many events he and others have planned to keep the issue in the forefront and try to "Stop the Violence" for everyone.