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In Photos: AIDS 2006 Vigil
AIDS 2006 Vigil [ - view it larger - ]
Thousands of people gathered at Dundas Square last night, in memory of those that have died from HIV/AIDS. Speakers and performers reminded us of the challenges the world faces in the fight against AIDS. Several candles were lit on stage - each representing a specific community that has been affected by the epidemic. With glowsticks held high, people in the crowd called out the names of the deceased before a moment of silence was observed.
More photographs of the speakers and performers at the vigil can be seen in the slideshow that follows.
The AIDS 2006 Conference ends tomorrow, with the closing session at 11:30am. Watch it live online at Kaiser Network or on CBC Newsworld television.
(Photographs: Jerrold Litwinenko)
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I attended the vigil, and was also proud to be part of the organizing comittee this year. I just wanted to say that I was very moved by everybody coming together from all walks of life to remember their love ones who went before us. As a long-term survivor of HIV/AIDS for 19 years, it was one of the most moving memories of my life to see the world come together like this in Toronto. My hat is off the all the people who made this night happen. Thanks for honoring those who have passed onto the spirit world and who were there with us in spirt. Together when we brought peace to Mother Earth.
In the Spirit of Peace and Unity,
Rod Michano
International AIDS Vigil Committee
Executive
Rick Kennedy
Jocelyn Watchorn
Philip Weaver
Members
Lisa Baylin
David Clark
Cathy Desberais
Thomas Egdorf
Jim Giles
Margrieta Langins
Michael Large
Rod Michano
Sandra Millar
Kay Roesslein
Helen Rykens
Bob Smyth
Megan Tasker
Ken West
So I was at the Vigil and when Sonya Cote' performed I was really moved. Does anyone know where i can get a taped copy of her performance. Thanks.