Charmaine Lawson sets her watch as she prepares to lead an inaugural run in memory of her son David Josiah Lawson, who was killed at a party in Arcata four years ago.

Charmaine Lawson starts off an inaugural run in memory of her son David Josiah Lawson.

Participants in the run/walk for David Josiah Lawson.

With a goal of four ten-minute miles, Charmaine Lawson approaches the finish line of the inaugural run in memory of her son. The total distance was just over 4 miles and Lawson completed it in 46 minutes.

Charmaine Lawson approaches the finish line of the inaugural run in memory of her son.

Participants in the race grab Charmaine Lawson’s hands as they come across the finish line.

Dionna Fletcher Ndlovu embraces Charmaine Lawson as she becomes emotional following the completion of the inaugural run for her son Josiah Lawson.

Following the run that stared at Arcata City Hall the crowd moved to the plaza.

Emmalee Constant holds her daughter Alma as they listen to Charmaine Lawson talk of how hard it was to lose her son.

Members of the crowd bow there heads as Pastor Bethany Nass Cseh prays for justice for Josiah Lawson.

Christina Lastra raises her fist during her emotional speech at the rally.

Marlené Dusek helps put out donated clothing for those in need during the Justice for Josiah rally at the Arcata Plaza on Saturday.

Marissa Love ads backpack full of supplies for those in need to the pile.

Dave Carter of Eureka holds his fist over his chest at city hall in Arcata after Charmaine Lawson completed the inaugural run in memory of her son Josiah.

Charmaine Lawson called up members of her family and the community who have supported her fight for justice for her son David Josiah Lawson.