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It’s been a trying week in Charlottesville. But thanks to a candlelight vigil—featuring an estimated five thousand attendees—CNN and other news channels finally were filled with images of the Grounds most of us remember so fondly.
I’m going to let the sights and sounds do the work here. When you’re done wiping those totally dust-induced tears away, pick up one of STL’s CHARLOTTESVILLE shirts to support local organizations that are helping C-Ville recover.
The crowd just sang "Good Old Song" about just as loud as at Scott Stadium. #Charlotteville pic.twitter.com/iJSS6N0Wc7
— Preston Willett (@PrestonWillett) August 17, 2017
Attendees sing civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome" during a vigil and peaceful march in Charlottesville, VA https://t.co/g2reWQJILu
— CNN (@CNN) August 17, 2017
I've never seen the UVA lawn like this. And this is only a quarter of the people here. Hundreds more marching. pic.twitter.com/t0ChLe1BuC
— Nora Neus (@noraneus) August 17, 2017
Our team participating in vigil taking place on The Lawn tonight.#HoosTogether https://t.co/EtzbH7l7qy
— Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) August 17, 2017
Estimated thousands here on UVA grounds tonight with candles. #Charlotteville pic.twitter.com/mTvKXzjFYx
— Preston Willett (@PrestonWillett) August 17, 2017
(See Coach Hagans in the photos above)
I have struggled to let go of my anger over what was done to us last weekend, but seeing 5000 of my fellow citizens tonight sure helped. pic.twitter.com/7qCzfBaE1B
— Allen Groves (@UVADeanGroves) August 17, 2017
A different kind of light returns to The Lawn. Proud to be a Hoo. #HoosTogether pic.twitter.com/i8uxSKDPBk
— Dave Koehn (@wahoovoice) August 17, 2017
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou pic.twitter.com/eieQtnecbi
— Allison Wrabel (@craftypanda) August 17, 2017
"All around Charlottesville, I'm gonna let it shine." pic.twitter.com/yn3NUCHlAN
— Michael Bragg (@braggmichaelc) August 17, 2017
Those on the lawn are now singing Amazing Grace. pic.twitter.com/1aVVaouw71
— Allison Wrabel (@craftypanda) August 17, 2017