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Prayer Vigil For Sikh Shooting Victims 'Stop Fertilizing Hate with Silence'

Monument Square was the location for Sunday's vigil.

A cool breeze, and cloudy, yet forgiving skies were the backdrop for Sunday evening's vigil honoring the victims of the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek. 

Organized by the Racine Interfaith Coalilition, a group of about 60 prayed together during the vigil Monument Square. Several leaders from the Racine faith community lead the short service.

Also in attendance were Senator John Lehman, Representative Cory Mason and Mayor John Dickert, who gave a moving speech asking listeners to "stop fertilizing the hate with silence". 

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