Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Remembering victims of Domestic Violence
On Thursday, October 23, the community of Douglas held a Candlelight Walk and Vigil to remember the 43 people who died in Arizona this year in connection to incidents of domestic violence. After an evening march with candles from Douglas City Hall to Castro Park a program included a prayer by a bishop from Uganda and a keynote address by an assistant chief of police. The participants heard a reading of the names of all the victims. Several people in the community were honored for their contributions to helping victims of domestic violence. The evening ended with the release of 43 purple balloons into the night sky.
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Domestic violence is happening every day of the year and we are called to be non-violent and model behaviors that promote human dignity. I congratulate the women and men in this area that promote that dignity. I am especially proud of Sister Susan Kolb as she reflects an attitude of peace building in families along the border. It is that symbol of hope that gives so much to family life in this area.
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