Northfield People for Peace holds extended vigil

On Saturday, March 19, the Northfield People for Peace and Goodwill (PPG), along with members from the Red Wing Alliance for Peace, held a two hour vigil on Bridge Square. According to Sharon Gates-Hull, "The second anniversary of the US war in Iraq was the reason for Northfield's People for Peace and Goodwill to extend their weekly vigil from 15 minutes to two hours."

Some organizers held up a 70-foot paper banner with the names of fallen US soldiers listed. Participants also led others in songs, readings, and the sharing of personal thoughts and experiences.The Northfield People for Peace and Goodwill has been meeting for weekly vigils on Bridge Square since September 11, 2001. An informal citizen group, PPG holds weekly meetings for all interested citizens at 7pm, Thursday evenings at the Center for Sustainable Living.

More photos from last Saturday's vigil, and previous PPG vigils and events can be found in the Northfield.org Gallery.