![]() Jill Biden didn’t speak at the event, but instead stood silently and solemnly watching the proceedings, while her husband, President Joe Biden, remained back in D.C., calling on Congress to ban assault weapons in response to the Covenant shootings.įirst Lady of the United States Jill Biden and Nashville Fire Department Chief William Swann attend a candlelight vigil to mourn and honor the lives of the victims, survivors and families of The Covenant School on Main Nashville, Tennessee. “Grief is not partisan,” noted Caroline Vaughn with a sigh. But the vigil offered an opportunity to close the political divide, and perhaps ease the tension, in a few sacred moments of memorial for lives lost and suffering friends and family members, no matter what political colors anyone flies. Guns are a deeply entrenched political issue, and the Covenant shootings made that sore subject even more raw in Music City, where concerned citizens have renewed their calls for more action. The imposing government building was a symbolic backdrop for the hopes expressed by many that Tennessee’s Republican-dominated legislature - widely regarded as lax on gun regulation, registration and background checks - would enact stricter gun laws. The need for grieving was palpable as a crowd hungry for signs of stillness, safety, calm and reassurance huddled together at Nashville’s Public Square Park, on the grounds ringed by crews of national media in front of the city’s Metropolitan Courthouse. Getting together and mourning together is important-a little bit of collective grief and catharsis.” “It seems so surreal that it could happen here,” said Nashville resident Caroline Vaughn, 28. Police shot and killed the shooter, a former student, minutes after they arrived on the scene. To date, s ome 175 people have died at such incidents across America at schools and colleges, according to the Associated Press. Sheryl Crow, who has spent more than 15 years as a Nashville-area resident, accompanied herself at a piano to sing “I Shall Believe,” a hymn-like track from her breakthrough album “Tuesday Night Music Club.” The crowd soaked up the hopeful balm of the spiritually tinged ballad in the wake of the shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School, the small Christian elementary academy where three children and three adults were killed by a 28-year-old assailant carrying two assault weapons and a pistol. The event was relatively brief - only about half an hour - but powerful and moving, attended by First Lady Jill Biden, a host of local and state elected officials, police officers, and clergy, along with the musicians who performed songs obviously chosen with great care for the somber occasion. And if you’re just looking to get lost in some magical musical performances in breathtaking venues, a candlelit concert is the ideal place for that too.A candlelight vigil in Nashville Wednesday night drew hundreds to grieve the victims of the mass school shooting which claimed six lives earlier this week, with local residents Sheryl Crow and Margo Price among those offering performances as part of the public grieving. “Fabulous hour of entertainment, we both really enjoyed it x” Candlelight at Southwark CathedralĬandlelight concerts are perfect for special evenings with loved ones or plans with friends. All Staff were friendly, helpful and kind! Show was amazing Very good night!” The quartet was one of the best I’ve heard. “Amazing amazing amazing!! I purchased the Fleetwood Mac Night for my mothers birthday and she absolutely loved it!! Would go again 100%” ![]() “Lovely venue and music was amazing – definitely recommend” ![]() Guests have said that the evenings are “a creative and new concert experience” and that “the performers were fantastic!” Candlelight Valentine’s Day Candlelight ReviewsĬandlelight has had enormous success around the world and been met by countless 5-star reviews since arriving to London. ![]()
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