Abington Holds Candlelight Vigil for Newtown Victims
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Last night, Abington residents came together for a candlelight vigil to mourn the death of those killed in the Newtown, Conn. massacre last week. Neighbors braved the cold and gathered at Conway field in Ardsley, along with elected officials and clergy. Theresa Keenan-Flite organized the event in a very short amount of time — about three days — by utilizing social media. “We hope this will give the community a chance to mourn and we hope and pray this doesn’t happen ever again,” she said as set up for the event on the field in the light rain. Neighbors stood on the field holding candles; children took time to sign a poster that will be mailed to the residents of Newtown, Conn. State Rep. Madeleine Dean, Montgomery County Commissioner …
