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The gathering was smaller this year by necessity.
Pandemic precautions meant scaling back the scope of Roanokeâs annual anti-violence vigil last week and limiting attendance to just a few.
A livestream was instead set up to invite in the wider community virtually. There had been talk of deferring the program altogether for the year but that prospect didnât sit well with anyone.
Things were harder this year to be sure â in so many different ways.
But still, the work continued. And still, the message mattered.
âWe remain undeterred,â said the Rev. Tim Harvey, who co-delivered the serviceâs prayer and is part of the cityâs task force working to confront the deeper, root causes of violence.