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Moment Of Silence

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Video: County Holds Moment of Silence For Sandy Hook Victims

Delaware County Council led a countywide moment of silence earlier this week in remembrance of the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School.

MEDIA–A moment of silence was held throughout Delaware County on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in front of the county courthouse in remembrance of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle led the moment of silence on Wednesday morning.  "There are no words that can help any of us understand the horrific and senseless lost of life on that tragic day," said McGarrigle. "But we can come together as a community to reflect on live's lost to honor our nation's teachers and emergency responders, and to support each other." McGarrigle was joined by President Judge Chad Kenney Sr., District Attorney Jack Whelan, Councilman Dave White, Council Vice Chair Mario Civera Jr. and Councilman John McBlain in…

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

MNSD, County Officials To Hold Moment of Silence For Sandy Hook Victims

A countywide moment of silence will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

MEDIA–Delaware County Council, the District Attorney and the President Judge invite Delaware County schools, municipalities, churches, businesses and residents to pause at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, for a moment of silence to honor the victims of the tragic act of violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School in the New England town of Newtown, Connecticut, announced the county on Tuesday. Marple Newtown teachers and staff will pause at 9:30 a.m. for a moment of silence with their students. According to Superintendent Merle Horowitz, teachers have been informed to tell their students: “We are having a moment of silence to think about all of the good things that we have in our lives and honor the memory of those who are not as fortunate.” …

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