Candle Category: Sorrow

We lit a candle for the people of Winder, Georgia, as they are devastated by a mass shooting at their high school. Once again, the easy availability of deadly weapons to those who should never have them has resulted in tragedy.

Mary E. Jones lit a candle of support for Konstantine Trikas in his sorrow. Konstantine recently lost his father who died after shoveling snow.

We lit a candle for Dawn Coleman’s cousin Omar Johnson Pilgrim. Omar was killed in a road rage incident in East Orange on Friday, June 2. Please keep Omar, and Dawn in your thoughts and prayers.

We lit a candle of sorrow for Kurt Byerly of Glen Ridge who died unexpectedly on May 7, 2023 at the age of 51. We grieve with his wife and two young daughters. 

We lit a candle of sorrow for Kurt Byerly of Glen Ridge who died unexpectedly on May 7, 2023 at the age of 51. We grieve with his wife and two young daughters.

Jill Wodnick lit two candles for mourning: First, for Harry Gerken, Jill’s father who passed away one year ago in May 2022. Second, for Joy Zoe Ellas. Jill shares, “Zoe was a cherished, smart and vibrant woman. I remember her with so much care and respect. We became immediate fast friends when I moved in...