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News from Walnut Creek, CA

brady — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:01:56 +0000

Walnut Creek, California was the scene of one the early Too Many Victims Candlelight Vigils. The Friday evening vigil was a success in attracting dedicated participants and generating news media focus on the problem of gun violence in our country. The event was hosted by the Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center and the Contra Costa Brady Campaign Chapter. It was one of several events being held in California this weekend. The State of California has been a leader in enacting stronger laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.

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.

Marcellus Wiley Will Light A Candle On January 8

Administrator — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:56:40 +0000

ESPN sports analyst and former All-Pro Defensive End Marcellus Wiley will light a candle on January 8, 2012 to honor victims of gun violence in our country. Will you join us by attending or hosting a candlelight vigil in your community?

Rev. Al Sharpton Will Light A Candle on January 8

Administrator — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:51:13 +0000

On January 8, 2012, the Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights activist and host of MSNBC’s PoliticsNation, and the National Action Network will light candles to honor victims of gun violence, and co-host a march and vigil in Harlem alongside New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. For details and to RSVP, click here.

Lewis Black Will Light A Candle on January 8

Administrator — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:06:22 +0000

Comedian, social critic and longtime supporter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Lewis Black will honor those lost to gun violence by lighting a candle on January 8, 2012, the one-year anniversary of the shootings in Tucson, AZ.

Colin Goddard Will Light A Candle on Jan. 8

Administrator — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:56:14 +0000

Colin Goddard, the inspiring gun violence prevention advocate and Brady Campaign staffer whose story is featured in the movie Living for 32, will light a candle on January 8th to honor loved ones lost to gun violence in this country.

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