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Remembrance Ceremonies Will Be Held Across The East End This Week

Publication: The East Hampton Press
  Dec 19, 2012 11:06 AM
Dec 23, 2012 8:15 AM
Organizations and groups across the East End will hold vigils this week in remembrance of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that occurred on December 14 in Newtown, Connecticut.

In East Hampton, a candlelight gathering to share grief and sympathy for the victims and their families will be held on Friday, December 21, at 4:30 p.m. on the Village Green. Twenty-six Christmas trees have been placed there in remembrance of the victims and the public is encouraged to bring a candle and an ornament to hang on one of the trees. East Hampton Village Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach Jr. and members of the East Hampton Town religious community will also attend.

In Sag Harbor, to mark one week since the tragedy in Newtown, a silent vigil organized by the... more

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