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Candlelit Grief
Tonight, photopia photoblogger HiMY SYeD invites the city to join a moment of silence and candlelight vigil for all victims of gun violence in 2004 2005. He attemted a vigil last Tuesday, 24 hours after the shooting, and has since regrouped for a more organized effort. A website, with a blog, pictures and information, has been set up for the event by Mr. Syed. More details about the vigil and moment of silence:
– A candlelight vigil along both sides of Yonge Street from at least Elm Street to Gould Street.
– People would BYOC it (Bring Your Own Candle) and hold a candlelight vigil from 5 pm to 6 pm.
– The date would be January 2nd, One week from Boxing Day Monday.
Mr. Syed, in a comment, emphasized this is for all 52 victims of gun violence this year. This is at least the second such vigil around the Yonge and Dundas intersection.