Anyone want to share photos from tonight’s peace vigils? I know there are lots of us who went and I for one would love to see all of your shining faces, and to see people from all over the country standing up for peace.
Here’s mine from Raleigh, North Carolina. It was held at a local UCC church and, though I stink at estimating crowds, I’d say over 100 people came, including the local 24 hour cable news channel.
It was really comforting to meet so many people who believe in the immorality of this war just as I do. My teenage sons came with me and stood by my side, and I couldn’t help but think that in a year or two we could be standing around holding candles for them.
Me and Ben
Cute unnamed lady
Some of the crowd
Colin and Ben
My island’s vigil tonight attracted over 90 people by the time the 30 minute silent candlelight vigil began.
Some of them gathered for a group photo just before I arrived:
Passing motorists who responded to our presence were overwhelmingly supportive.
You live on Bainbridge…I am so envious…almost moved there in the late 80s!
Great photos, BTW.
We had a good turn out. Many, many people driving by showed their support by honking or cheering.
Lighting the candles (it was a bit windy)
A view from across the street
In the crowd