Remembering those lost to gun violence

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The Chhabra family, (l to r) Suveer, Arpan, Roop and Vikram, participate in the prayer vigil at the First Congregational Church.
The Chhabra family, (l to r) Suveer, Arpan, Roop and Vikram, participate in the prayer vigil at the First Congregational Church.

Shrewsbury – A prayer vigil to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day was held in front of the First Congregational Church June 2. Participants of all ages wore orange clothing or face paint and lit candles to honor the lives of those affected by gun violence.

“We may feel helpless,” Rev. Lynne Dolan told those gathered, “but we are not helpless.”

The vigil was also organized by the Central Massachusetts Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Rev. Lynne Dolan of the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury leads a prayer.
Rev. Lynne Dolan of the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury leads a prayer.

Photos/Jerry Callaghan

Participants light candles.
Participants light candles.
Suveer, Arpan, and Roop Chhabra
Suveer, Arpan, and Roop Chhabra
Duncan Arden of Framingham.
Duncan Arden of Framingham.
Kyra and Simon
Kyra and Simon
Kyra and Simon put the finishing touches on their sign in front of the First Congregational Church.
Kyra and Simon put the finishing touches on their sign in front of the First Congregational Church.
Marcia and Jim Smith
Marcia and Jim Smith
Candles at the prayer vigil.
Candles at the prayer vigil.

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