Responding to a call for a candlelight vigil in front of the Consulate of Pakistan in the city of Vaughan (near Toronto) to “commemorate the innocent lives lost in the terrorist attack in Peshawar,” numerous people from different nationalities and religions gathered Thursday night (December 18).
Holding candles, and signs such as “Smallest Coffins are the Heaviest – #PrayForPakistan” and “Books not bullets – Education not wars”, “Terrorism has no religion”, people refrained from protesting, and focussed on the children that had been killed.
“We had an unbelievable turn-out despite the cold weather. It was heartwarming for us to see everyone come together and stand up for humanity,” wrote one of the organizers on the Facebook page of the event. “As mentioned at the event, there will be several vigils held throughout the city and GTA [Greater Toronto Area] over the weekend.”
More information:
Vigil Facebook Event page – here
CP24 – Large crowd expected to attend Vaughan vigil for slain victims at Pakistani school – here
City News – Vigil in Vaughan for Pakistan massacre victims – here
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