About 150 people attended a noon vigil on the lawn of Colby College’s Miller Library to remember the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Florida.
The vigil included prayers; a moment of silence; and speeches in support of the gay community, the victims and stronger gun laws.
An emotional Melissa Breger, center, is consoled by Elizabeth Sagaser, right, and Cathy Langlois, far left, after speaking Wednesday at a vigil at Colby College for victims of Sunday's Orlando shooting. Staff photo by David Leaming
As the American flag hangs at half staff, nearly 150 people on Wednesday attended a vigil at Colby College in Waterville for the victims of the Orlando shooting last Sunday. The event included a moment of silence, prayers and emotional statements in support of the victims, the gay community and stronger gun laws. Staff photo by David Leaming
The vigil was led by professor Kurt Nelson.
A vigil also was held Tuesday night at Veterans Park in Waterville, sponsored by Eqaulity Maine.
A third Waterville-area vigil is planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park in Fairfield.
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