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Candlelight Vigil Planned to Honor Victims of Train Tragedy

By: City of Midland
Updated: November 16, 2012
On Saturday November 17th at 6:00pm, Mayor Wes Perry will host, along with local pastors and Congressman Mike Conway, a community-wide candlelight vigil to show support for the victims and families that were affected by this accident. The vigil will take place at the Centennial Plaza in Downtown Midland.
 
Mayor Perry is asking citizens to show support by lowering their flags to half-mast until Monday morning at 8:00am or by displaying an American flag near residences and businesses.
 
If you would like to send donations for Show Of Support, visit www.showofsupport.org.   

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