The Silver Lake Singers lift their voices in the song "Here is My Home" to close out the evening at the community vigil hosted by the Jackson Community Church on Wednesday. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Silver Lake Singers lift their voices in the song "Here is My Home" to close out the evening at the community vigil hosted by the Jackson Community Church on Wednesday. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People comfort each other in the pews at the community vigil hosted by the Jackson Community Church on Wednesday. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The community vigil mourned the loss of Esmae Doucette, 23, of Jackson. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Jimmy McCarthy, 20, of Jackson was mourned at the community vigil held Wednesday. (COURTESY PHOTO)
JACKSON — Notes of sorrow filled the sanctuary of flickering candlelight as about 120 people gathered in the Jackson Community Church for a vigil Wednesday night to acknowledge the grief and trauma experienced by the valley following the deaths of two beloved young people.
The hourlong vigil, which was led by the Rev. Gail Doktor and the Rev. Mary Edes, included music from the Silver Lake Singers, readings by both pastors and the lighting of candles, all to recognize the sorrow and trauma experienced by the community.
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God be with all. Such a difficult time for so many.
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