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brady — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:31:46 +0000

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, and Rep. Jim Moran will be guest speakers, along with local victims and survivors of gun violence, at the Washington, D.C. candlelight vigil service at 5:30 p.m. at D.C.’s historic Shiloh Baptist Church.

CLICK HERE to view the live web stream beginning at 5:30 p.m.

In addition to Mayor Gray, the D.C. vigil will include speakers such as Nardyne Jeffries, who lost her 16-year-old daughter in a March 2010 mass shooting in Washington, DC; William Kellibrew, who lost a mother and brother in a shooting when he was 10, and Colin Goddard, who survived being shot four times at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. Click here to read the full news release.

To attend the vigil, send an RSVP to the Brady Campaign. RSVPs are strongly encouraged as space is limited.

News from Portland, Maine

brady — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:03:21 +0000

In this photo, participants for the start of the Too Many Victims Candlelight Vigil in Portland, Maine. The event, held at the front steps of Portland City Hall, was sponsored by Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence. Thank you to the organizers of this successful event and to all those in attendance who supported the goal of putting an end to senseless gun violence.

Yoko Ono Lennon to Light a Candle on January 8

Administrator — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:47:40 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Brady Campaign announced today that Yoko Ono Lennon has joined the Too Many Victims Campaign and has issued a simple message of peace to all standing up to light a candle on Sunday, the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona:

“Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Family of Peace,

I will light a candle and think of the fact that no matter where we are, we are together in international unity.

I love you!

Yoko Ono Lennon”

Yoko Ono Lennon lost her husband, John Lennon, to gun violence on December 8, 1980. She continues to encourage each person to Imagine Peace via her projects worldwide. Her website is http://imaginepeace.com.

More information can be found throughout the Too Many Victims web site and by following us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/bradycampaign and Twitter: http://twitter.com/bradybuzz.

Penny Marshall Will Light A Candle on January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:41:04 +0000

Actress, producer and director Penny Marshall is lending her name and support to the Too Many Victims National Candlelight Vigil and will light a candle on Sunday, January 8th to honor victims of gun violence. Please be sure to attend a vigil in your community or host your own large or small vigil to remember those who have lost their lives to senseless violence.

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Will Light A Candle on January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:18:39 +0000

Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray will light a candle in honor of gun victims during a program Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Confirmed guests also include U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, and Jim Winkler, Chair of the Brady Center’s Faiths United To Prevent Gun Violence coalition. The program will include a candlelight vigil, as well as performances by the choir and a local youth group. The event will be followed by light refreshments. It is strongly encouraged that you RSVP to this event by clicking here.

Voices of Unity Youth Choir Will Light Candles on January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:14:11 +0000

The World Choir Games Gold Medal-winning Voices of Unity Youth Choir will honor of people lost to gun violence. The choir, which earned gold during the 2010 world choir olympics in China last year, will commemorate gun violence victims during a special Sunday, January 8 concert in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Joan Peterson to Light A Candle on January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:11:26 +0000

Activist Joan Peterson of Protect Minnesota/Minnesota Million Mom March Chapter and the Common Gunsense blog, will Light A Candle for victims of gun violence on Sunday, January 8. Thank you, Joan for your dedication to making our communities safer for everyone.

Daniel Hernandez, Jr. Will Light A Candle On January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:09:44 +0000

The Congressional intern credited with saving the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will light a candle on January 8th to honor those lost to gun violence. Daniel Hernandez, Jr. will be among concerned citizens around the country taking part in the Too Many Victims National Candlelight Vigil.

Please plan to attend a vigil in your community or to host your own large or small candlelight vigil on January 8th.

The Bishop Family Will Light Candles on January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:03:30 +0000

Gun violence prevention activists Jeanne Bishop, Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins and their mother, Joyce Bishop, will join families around the country for the National Candlelight Vigil on Sunday, which marks the first anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six people and wounded 13 others.

William Kellibrew Will Light A Candle on January 8

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:02:46 +0000

International peace advocate William Kellibrew will light a candle for victims of gun violence on Sunday, January 8. The William Kellibrew Foundation works to support victims and survivors of crime as they cope with traumatic experiences and work to rebuild their lives; with a special focus on women, children and families.