Thursday was the 11th anniversary of the school shooting at Sandy Hook elementary in Connecticut where the lives of 20 first graders and 6 educators were lost.

The Peace Church Acting for Justice HUB and the Northland Brady chapter invited the community to join them in a silent vigil in memory of gun violence victims from all over the world. The event went from noon to 1 p.m. at 1111 N. 11th Ave. E.

Attendees lit candles and reflected on the effect of gun violence on families, communities, and children. There was also be a donation box in the church for warm mittens, socks, hats and hand warmers for CHUM.