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Winchester Town Common to Host Candlelight Vigil for Orlando Victims
There will be a community-wide candlelight vigil in Winchester for the victims of the tragedy in Orlando.
- Photo Credit: Winchester Multicultural Network.
WINCHESTER, MA—A Candlelight vigil will be held at Winchester Town Common Tuesday night for the victims of the tragic shooting in Orlando.
The vigil will be held at Town Common at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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- Two of the victims that were identified as of Monday afternoon had Massachusetts ties.
- The Boston Fire Department is sending two of its own to Orlando for aid.
- Local religious organizations have taken to social media to react. The Sharon-based Islamic Center of New England has condemned the attack.
- Communities from across the state stood in solidarity with the victims. Resilient crowds celebrated their Pride in Boston (photos here).
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