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Gun safety advocates to remember Sandy Hook shooting

By Lightning Reports, Published: December 14, 2022

Gun violence victims and gun safety advocates will hold a service of remembrance and reflection today on the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, that killed 20 first graders and six adults.

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville will host an Interfaith Service of Remembrance at  9 a.m. today. Faith leaders from around Henderson County will reflect on how gun violence has impacted all nationalities, races, cultures, and genders. Weather permitting, a candlelight vigil will also be held at the Historic Courthouse Plaza in Hendersonville starting at 5 p.m.