ANTI-KNIFE campaigners marched through Holyhead on Friday in memory of Leon Jones who died after being stabbed.
Organisers estimate more than 1,200 people took part in the march which officially launched the Dump a knife, save a life campaign.
The march saw the community unite in protest against knife crime as speakers paid their respects to Leon and called on residents to stop carrying weapons.
The campaign’s organiser Davey Hughes said he felt honoured to have taken part in the march, and thanked participants for backing the campaign.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the community, the police and MP Albert Owen.” he said.
“Everybody was awesome to be honest, everybody listened and too it all in, you could hear a pin drop when the guest speakers were on”
“The main thing from my side is that the family were supported and they felt something has, and definitely will, come out of this.
21-year-old Leon was stabbed to death in November, with subsequent efforts made by his family and Holyhead residents against knife crime leading to the campaign.
More than 5,000 people have signed a petition backing tougher sentences on knife crime, which was presented to Anglesey MP Albert Owen at the march.
The mayor of Holyhead John Chorlton echoed the praise for everyone involved in the campaign, and hoped the message behind the campaign had been delivered.
“As tragic as this was, his life has been used to get a really important message across.” he said.
“I urge everybody to listen to the message and do their bit by getting rid of anything that could be deemed a weapon.”
“As the mayor, I felt very proud to be able to see so many people making such a big effort to be there.”
The campaign will continue through the coming months with plans for a charity CD, anti-knife wristbands and visits to schools by anti-knife crime speakers.
For more information on the Dump a Knife, Save a Life campaign, contact the organiser Davey Hughes on 07899 840968.