Callahan Walsh grew up seeing firsthand the pain of losing Adam Walsh, the brother he never met, and how it can bring about meaningful change. His family made it their life mission to protect children as much as they can. STORY: https://cbs12.com/news/local/adam-walsh-murder-40-years-ago-inspires-brother-to-keep-children-safe | CBS 12 News

REMEMBERING ADAM WALSH: 37 years ago, Adam Walsh's abduction rocked South Florida and the rest of the nation. Today we honor his life and remember his legacy. How do you feel this case impacted missing children investigations since then? | CBS 12 News

On July 27, 1981, Adam Walsh was abducted from a Florida department store and murdered at just 6 years old. In the wake of their child's senseless death, John and Revé Walsh realized there were so many other children and families who needed help. Along with other child advocates, they founded NCMEC as a private, non-profit organization to serve as the national resource center for information about missing and exploited children. #40YearsOfHope #AdamWalsh | National Center for Missing & Exploited

On this day in 1981, Adam Walsh was abducted from a department store and later found murdered. His parents, John and Revé Walsh went on to co-found the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children which has aided in the recovery of more than 327,000 children. | Investigation Discovery