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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance
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Elizabeth Schneider
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance:
Monday, August 9, 6pm
There
has been a tradition of Friends and others taking the time to remember
the dropping of the first atomic bombs in 1945 on Hiroshima (August 6)
and Nagasaki (August 9). The Remembrance is in the form of a vigil held
around the Peace Pole in front of the Friends Center for Racial Justice,
227 North Willard Way. This is a vigil of mindfulness and remembrance
of the thousands of persons who were killed 76 years ago at the instant
of the blasts, those who later died from their injuries, and those who
suffered from their injuries.
We
wish all who come to feel comfortable gathering around the Peace Pole,
so we will place chairs 6 feet apart. But chairs can be moved as people
arrive so that each of us can feel comfortable with the distancing,
including if you are coming with someone and wish to sit next to each
other. Individuals may choose to wear masks depending on their own
situation. Of the many years this Remembrance has occurred, it has
rained only once. If it is a light rain, we may be able to remain
around the Peace Pole with an umbrella, so bring one if rain is
possible. But we can also adjourn to the side porch of FCRJ. Depending
on the number of persons in attendance, it would be challenging to
provide the same social distancing, but a real effort will be made. If
you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Schneider (neschneid@... or 607-351-0057).
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