Vigil Commemorates Victims of Gun Violence on 3rd Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shootings

Washington, DC, November 21, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Washington, DC, November 21, 2015 (Newswire) - The Newtown Foundation, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence and St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill will be holding the 3rd Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St Marks Church on December 9, 2015, at 7 p.m.  The vigil marks the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy and commemorates the 90,000 American victims of gun violence since December 2012. 

As of today, over 75 family members of victims of gun violence and survivors of cities and towns in 16 states are expected to attend the National Vigil in Washington, DC. A bus load of community members from Newtown, including Trinity Episcopal Church Children's Choir, will also be attending.

"More than 90,000 Americans have been killed by gun violence since the Sandy Hook School massacre three years ago. That is a continuing tragedy that needs to end. We hope this vigil will bring people together to shine a big, collective light...and remember."

Rev. Justi Schunior, Associate Rector, St Marks Episcopal Church

The National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence will lead Vigils to #EndGunViolence across the country, as well as internationally. Currently over 160 local events and vigils are being planned in 36 states, Washington, DC, Mexico, and China.

The event will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill, 301 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003. December 9, 2015, at 7 p.m.

For additional information contact Newtown Foundation representative, John Kelley at [email protected] or 917-679-6475.