Citizens gather for an hour of silence
It was the "sound of silence" as Calhoun residents stood for one hour without
speaking. The Grantsville group, one of thousands held around the world in a Global
Candlelight Vigil, gathered in front of the Calhoun courthouse, offering prayers for
peace.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu said "On Sunday evening people in every corner of the globe will shine beacons of
light throughout the world. May our candles rekindle the light of reason
and hope so that war will be averted in Iraq and peace will prevail in the
world."
Beginning in New Zealand, there was a rolling wave of candlelight gatherings that crossed the globe. Small and large groups
around the world came together, standing for peace. "It's time for the world to come together in this moment of darkness and
rekindle the light of reason - and of hope. It's time to renew our commitment to building a positive world for our children,"
according to MoveOn, the organizers of the vigil. "This is a key moment in history," they said.
American flag displayed in Calhoun Bank window
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