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Mothers United Against Violence March On Saturday

Published: Apr 18, 2018 12:00 AM

To The Editor:

My husband and I plan on attending the tenth annual march sponsored by Mothers United Against Violence this Saturday, April 21, in Hartford.

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who promotes gun commonsense and wants to help strengthen the relationships between all communities that have been impacted by gun violence.

The world was so generous to us in so many ways after 12/14 while other communities are just forgotten about or not even considered. This is a chance for us to pay it forward.

As I write this letter on my grandson's first birthday, I urge everyone to help keep the momentum going. The march begins at 9:30 am at the corner of Main Street and Albany Avenue, and ends at 1ÃÂ pm at the north side steps at the State Capitol.

Contact me if you're interested in carpooling at 203-426-4529. For additional information you can google Mothers United Against Violence.

Sincerely,

Sheila Cole

19 South Main Street, NewtownÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ April 18, 2018

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