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Candlelight Vigil

A vigil in memory of the victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School was held Dec. 20.

Thanks to Kristen Burke for sharing these photos of the vigil, which was held a week after the mass shooting of students and staff in Newtown, CT.

The Yorktown community will hold a candlelight vigil on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Jack DeVito Field to mourn the 26 slain at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Paula Miritello organized the vigil through her community group  My Brother Vinny

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Miritello said anyone who can't make it to the vigil on Dec. 20 can send cards to:


Sandy Hook Elementary School
12 Dickenson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482

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