Falls Church cheers 'Citizens Against Gun Violence'

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' begin their walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The McKinley Tech High School JROTC Phoenix Battalion gets ready to march in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The name and age of one of the victims of gun violence remembered by the 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The name and age of one of the victims of gun violence remembered by the 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Her sign says: "Stop Gun Violence; Keep Our Kids Safe; Pass Sensible Gun Laws." At the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

This temple joined 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' to walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

This church joined 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' to walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

This little girl waved her flag while she and her parents watched the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Since no one had a bowl, this pooch with tongue wagging licks up water on the wall which the presumable owners have poured for her from their water bottles, at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Parade watchers applauded the message of the 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence' who walked in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade. I can't recall parades when parade-goers all along the route consistently cheer participants which makes us realize our efforts are not in vain. Now, to elect representatives of like-minded beliefs and pass strong gun registration laws!/By Patricia Leslie 

At the judges stand at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade, many of the judges stood and clapped for 'Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence'/By Patricia Leslie 

Cub Scout Pack 657 walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Head gear of a parade participant at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

The John F. Nicoll Pipe Band play the bag pipes in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

A white pooch in the car ahead led the float for the 'Citizens for a Better City' in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

She may look uncomfortable but she was having a good ride with Bikenectic Bike Shop in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

More riders and dogs from Bikenetic in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

Girls Scout Service Unit 50-12 walk in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

More headgear seen at the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade/By Patricia Leslie 

NOVA Parks commemorated the W&OD Trail in the 2024 Falls Church Memorial Day Parade. Some 60 groups participated in the parade, watched by hundreds along Park Avenue. Retired Falls Church Police Chief Mary Gavin was grand marshal, and a good time was had by all continued the tradition/By Patricia Leslie 
 

Crosses on the Mall

Crosses on the Mall April 12, 2013/Patricia Leslie

After a 24-hour vigil and the reading of victims' names, volunteers on Friday began removing from the National Mall, 3,300 crosses, Stars of David, and Islamic insignia, reminders of those killed by gun violence since the Newtown murders on December 14, 2012.

Crosses on the Mall April 12, 2013/Patricia Leslie

Groups which participated in the placement of the temporary grave markers on Thursday included the Sojourners,  Park View Kids Zone,  Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and PICO National Network (People Improving Communities through Organizing).

Crosses on the Mall April 12, 2013/Patricia Leslie

Their members were part of hundreds who converged on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to act to curb more gun deaths, and they made a difference:  16 Republican senators voted with 52 Democrats to continue the gun control debate, no small feat in times of heady money and influential lobbyists for the gun industry.

Crosses on the Mall April 12, 2013/Patricia Leslie

patricialesli@gmail.com