Hundreds Gather In Mattapoisett To Remember Victims In Connecticut School Shooting
December 19, 2012 10:03 PM
Several hundred people crowded in front of the gazebo at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett last night, to remember the children and adults killed in the shooting rampage at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Suzanne Barrows of Mattapoisett organized the candlelight vigil, but she had plenty of help. Barrows tells WBSM News, her phone never stoppped ringing, with many town residents volunteering their assistance……
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The vigil included a moment of silence for the 26 vicitims, religious hymns, and remarks from local clergy and school officials. Stella Brogioli of Mattapoisett was among the estimated 300 people who turned out…..
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Photos of the 20 children and six adults killed at Sandy Neck Elementary School were displayed on benches at the entrance to the Shipyard Park gazebo.
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