Word: vigil
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Although the week is about acknowledging violence in all its forms, particular events focus on violence against women which many of us are not aware of," said Ryan, stressing that students should attend the "Celebrating Families" vigil to be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday on the steps of First Baptist Church in Central Square. The vigil will be followed by a reception and tabling by local support groups...
...shooting had its philosophical veneer. Justin Sledge, 16, a friend of Woodham's, not only disrupted a prayer vigil for the victims but, dressed in a black trench coat, black shirt and dark glasses, also distributed to the media a page allegedly copied from Woodham's notebook. In an apparent reference to Boyette, the note instructed "Grant" to read a passage to the public from Nietzsche's 1887 book, The Gay Science, a section containing the philosopher's famous declaration, "God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed...
Mourners at MIT gathered for a candlelight vigil on Saturday night to share grief over the loss of two first-years with bright futures ended by tragedy...
...grass at Ophelia Bonner Park is cut low now. The city crews came out and manicured it earlier this month, just in time for a vigil held there for Michael Carter. And Mayor Stanley is forging ahead on an aggressive community-policing initiative that includes more neighborhood mini-stations, mounted officers and bike patrols. He expects that the changes could significantly reduce citywide murders. But it's doubtful that by the time Stanley seeks re-election in two years, anyone will have forgotten what happened to the kids who crossed his tracks...
...there's still plenty to do for the rest of us. Activities include a special concert in which the star, via the wonders of modern video technology, will "perform" with a whole slew of his old bandmates, as well as the annual Candlelight Vigil at Graceland, Elvis cruises, seminars at his old high school, light shows set to his music, an auction from the estate of an avid fan, and early morning meditations at his grave site (they're free, but they're at 6) Even if you can't make it to Memphis, you can still participate. A Blue...