Coppell resident Caitlin Rogers tragically lost her life on February 16, 2022, when she was fatally shot by her former abuser. At the time of the incident, Caitlin was on her way to meet his mother to share her truth about their relationship. She intended to explain the abuse she had endured, the reasons for cutting ties, and how she had begun to reclaim her life and move forward.
In her memory, Caitlin’s parents, Richard and Anne Rogers, have declared February 16th as a Day of Love. This initiative is dedicated to honoring Caitlin’s life and raising awareness about relationship violence in Coppell and beyond.
To mark this day, the Rogers family has partnered with the One Love Foundation to host a workshop at Caitlin’s alma mater, New Tech High, on February 16, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop is free and open to high school students, educators, coaches, and parents. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships and how to promote healthy ones.
“One Love’s mission is to empower young people with the knowledge and tools they need to foster healthy relationships while identifying unhealthy behaviors,” said Anne Rogers. “We hope this workshop will help prevent others from experiencing the pain Caitlin and our family went through.”
In addition to the workshop, Day of Love t-shirts were sold to honor Caitlin’s memory. There are still some shirts available and they’re just $14 while supplies last! Each shirt comes with a free Day of Love decal. If you’re interested in purchasing one (or a few), please send a DM through @caitlinsdayoflove on Instagram. Community members are encouraged to wear their shirts on February 16th to show support for Caitlin’s legacy and the fight against relationship violence.
The Rogers family hopes this annual observance will inspire the community to prioritize healthy relationships, raise awareness about the warning signs of abuse, and foster a culture of support and education.
This workshop and its activities are not affiliated with or sponsored by Coppell ISD.
For more information about One Love and its mission to educate communities about healthy and unhealthy relationships, visit their website at www.joinonelove.org.