Bergen Activists Plan Wyckoff Vigil To Raise Awareness About Gun Violence

WYCKOFF, N.J. – In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, activist groups from throughout Northern Bergen County will participate in a candlelight vigil in front of Wyckoff Town Hall on Friday evening.

A candlight vigil will be held in front of Wyckoff Town Hall on Friday evening.
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Lauren Kidd Ferguson

06/01/2017 5:30 a.m.

The vigil, which starts at 7:45 p.m., will include speeches from Charlene Hoverter of Ocean County who lost her sister to gun violence, as well as Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Tracy Zur.

“No community is immune to the potential devastation caused by gun violence. This is a conversation that must continue as we strive to enact policies that will keep our communities and residents safe,” Zur said.

The vigil is being hosted by Women For Progress, Moms Demand Action and Bergen County Brady Campaign.

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