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Friday, December 21, 2012

Remembering has little value - unless it spurs change

Websites go dark: Moment of silence honors Sandy Hook victims - CSMonitor.com

Governor Bentley to hold remembrance for Connecticut shooting victims | al.com

Connecticut Shooting: Interfaith Memorial Service Honors Victims in 'Darkest Days of Our Community' - ABC News

Governor Mary Fallin Declares Day of Remembrance in Oklahoma for Connecticut School Shooting Victims - BALedger.com: N2BrokenArrow

Connecticut shooting the focus of special Mass at Kalamazoo's St. Augustine Cathedral | MLive.com





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