Community Vigil for victims of domestic violence

Hey folks, we'll be at Asian and Pacific Islander Safety Center's Community Vigil on Thursday.

Please join us for the Community Vigil for Victims of Domestic Violence.

The 16th annual Vigil, organized by the Safety Center, serves to commemorate all victims of domestic violence, but is focused primarily on the slayings of Susana Remerta Blackwell, her unborn daughter, and Phoebe Dizon and Veronica Laureta, friends of Susana who were there to support her in the King County Courthouse on March 2, 1995. On that day, as they waited in the courthouse for Susana's divorce proceedings, her estranged husband entered the building, shooting and killing all of them.

When: March 3, 2011, 4pm - 6pm

Where: King County Courthouse Lawn, 3rd Avenue & Yestler Street, downtown Seattle

We at the Safety Center have committed ourselves to holding an annual candlelight Vigil to remember these women and others whose lives have been destroyed by violence. The Vigil will be followed by a reception and cultural performances to inspire community members to take action in their own lives to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. Our Vigil is supported by local judges, politicians, police officers, lawyers, businesses, and most importantly the community at large.

The Vigil begins outside the King County Courthouse, then moves inside. Refreshments will be provided.

Hope to see you there.