Hundreds Attend Silent Vigil Outside French Consulate To Remember Victims Of
“While there has been no credible threat to our state, law enforcement teams will stay in continuous contact with federal and local officials to ensure the safety and security of our citizens”.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston says a Mass for the victims will be held late Sunday morning at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Baker and Walsh are both scheduled to be there, their offices confirmed on Saturday night.
San Franciscans, French nationals and supporters lit candles outside the French Consulate on Kearny Street to honor the memory of those slain in Friday night’s coordinated terrorist attacks on Paris that killed more than 120 people. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility.
On Sunday, the Consulate will lead a commemoration at 4.30 p.m.at the French War Memorial on Goubert Avenue, the same venue that had overflowed with people from all walks of life bearing “Je suis Charlie” (I am Charlie) placards in January.
Vince Dominguez said the show of support for France was important.
Translating her brother’s words, “No more hurting people – peace”, into French, Jane sent her love to the Parisians.
When Emory University student Jesse Devlyn heard about the terror attacks in Paris, he thought the French Consulate in Buckhead was where he needed to be.
“I’m feeling for the people of France”, Arredondo said. We have 100,000 French from France working and studying here. “And now we’re grieving along with them, the families, and the country too”.