It's hard not to imagine the faces of your own children when you see the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary. Mega Blessing Church members found a way to honor their short, yet meaningful lives.
Thursday night they planned a vigil around their annual Christmas program. Many members are parents themselves, and still unable to understand the actions behind the crime.
"It's just been on my heart every day," says LaKeisha Mathis, the vigil organizer at Mega Blessing Church. "I have three children of my own, and my oldest son is within that age bracket."
"It's important that we know what happened, to not forget what happened," says Rev. Otis Washington, the pastor. "It was a tragedy and we don't want this to happen again."
Twenty Toledo kids with twenty names lit twenty candles to remember the lives taken in Newtown, CT.
"It really broke my heart because a lot of people leave their homes without even realizing it may be the last time they even get to be with their families," says Samuel Fooks, a church member.
Each child serves as a reminder of what we should be grateful for this holiday season.
"It's not about gifts or money or anything of that nature," says Mathis. "It's about love, life and family."
"We want our kids to know here at Mega Blessings Church: don't ever forget the children that lost their lives," says Pastor Washington.
Thursday, January 3 2013 2:54 PM EST2013-01-03 19:54:23 GMT
MONROE, Conn. (AP) - The youngsters who survived the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary returned to class Thursday for the first time since the shooting rampage, settling in at their old, familiar desks
The youngsters who survived the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary returned to class Thursday for the first time since the shooting rampage, settling in at their old, familiar desks but in a different school in a different town.
Tuesday, January 1 2013 12:38 PM EST2013-01-01 17:38:17 GMT
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - Since escaping a gunman's rampage at their elementary school, the 8-year-old Connors triplets have suffered nightmares, jumped at noises and clung to their parents a little more
Classes for Sandy Hook Elementary students start Thursday at a repurposed school in the neighboring town of Monroe.
Saturday, December 29 2012 5:23 PM EST2012-12-29 22:23:48 GMT
By BRIDGET MURPHYAssociated Press A lawyer who's asking to sue Connecticut for $100 million on behalf of a 6-year-old Newtown school shooting survivor who heard violence over the school's intercom system
A lawyer is asking to sue Connecticut for $100 million on behalf of a 6-year-old Newtown school shooting survivor who heard violence over the school's intercom system.
Saturday, December 29 2012 2:59 PM EST2012-12-29 19:59:47 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - A woman charged with trying to swindle donors by posing as a relative of a child killed in the Connecticut school massacre had also been soliciting money for Hurricane Sandy relief. Nouel
A woman charged with trying to swindle donors by posing as a relative of a child killed in the Connecticut school massacre had also been soliciting money for Hurricane Sandy relief.
Friday, December 28 2012 7:32 AM EST2012-12-28 12:32:13 GMT
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees has established a memorial fund at the Marblehead Bank to provide for the purchase and planting of 26 trees and a dedication sign in Newtown, Connecticut.Trustee
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees has established a memorial fund at the Marblehead Bank to provide for the purchase and planting of 26 trees and a dedication sign in Newtown, Connecticut.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:46:06 GMT
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:22:09 GMT
This weekend hundreds attended the annual strawberry festival in Holland, but Saturday night chaos broke out forcing police to shutdown the festival early. Now organizers say it's time to make some changes
Organizers of Holland's Strawberry Festival are considering security changes after a disturbance with teenagers Saturday night. Parents report large crowds of teens causing problems and ultimately setting off a firework at the festival, causing chaos.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:51:06 GMT
Three brothers from Morceni disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Tonight their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will
Three brothers from Morceni disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Now their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will be part of a new series call John Walsh Investigates. The episode airs Wednesday night at nine.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:13 GMT
BREAKING: DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler decides to go along with government request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps.
Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:33 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:33:49 GMT
Up and down Federal Street, pink ribbons are now wrapped around trees, poles and cars. They are a solemn reminder of East Toledo's missing baby girl. 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth was last seen on June
Up and down Federal Street, pink ribbons are now wrapped around trees, poles and cars. They are a solemn reminder of East Toledo's missing baby girl.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:46:06 GMT
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:10:57 GMT
BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:11:36 GMT
Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo late Tuesday night. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:55:39 GMT
Sylvania Township police are investigating the third incident of vandalism at Olander Park in the past two months. Firefighters arrived at the park Monday night to see a small building completely engulfed
Sylvania Township police are investigating the third incident of vandalism at Olander Park in the past two months.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:03:39 GMT
A judge is aiming for a late summer proceeding to meet the speedy trial rights of an Ohio man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them in his home for about a decade. Judge Michael Russo in
Judge Michael Russo in Cleveland says he's aiming for an Aug. 4 trial for 52-year-old Ariel Castro, who was arrested May 6.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:27:51 GMT
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls. But an attorney
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:51:06 GMT
Three brothers from Morceni disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Tonight their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will
Three brothers from Morceni disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Now their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will be part of a new series call John Walsh Investigates. The episode airs Wednesday night at nine.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:39:48 GMT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students. Trustees on Friday will consider raising tuition by 3.6 percent
Michigan State University is proposing to charge juniors and seniors more than other undergraduate students. Trustees on Friday will consider raising tuition by 3.6 percent for juniors and seniors but only 1.9 percent for freshmen and sophomores.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:13 GMT
BREAKING: DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler decides to go along with government request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps.
Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
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