Hundreds of mourners attended a community vigil on Sunday to pay their respects to the victims of the Club Q shooting and to comfort one another. via BrandonLRichard
So many people showed up to the community vigil at All Souls Unitarian Church that organizers were forced to hold two services to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend.“My heart breaks for the family members and friends we lost last night and of course for the entire community,” said Polis.Community response to Club Q shooting overwhelming While investigators have yet to discuss a motive, community members who spoke at the vigil said the attack was clearly inspired by hate.
“To those folks out there, and I'm talking to those folks who continue to have anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, we see you and we will not allow this to happen again,” said Nadine Bridges, executive director of One Colorado.The community support she has seen gives her a sense of hope. “Mom hugs always feel good,” said Grantham. “It doesn’t matter how old you, we, are. Doesn’t matter. Mom hugs are mom hugs.”Throughout the day on Sunday, people stopped by to leave flowers and signs in honor of the victims.
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