Five years after 20 children and six educators were killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Utahns held a candlelight vigil in Salt Lake City to honor the victims and call for more action to end gun violence.
The service incorporated songs, scripture readings and periods of silent meditation. Participants also lit candles and offered prayers for healing.
The vigil was hosted by the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah. Other participating organizations included the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence; the Utah chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, which is part of Everytown for Gun Safety; the Everytown Survivor Network; Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence; and Bulletproof Kids.