Powerful message to the world

Photo essay: Candlelight vigil in San Francisco for fallen protesters in Iran

by Nazy Kaviani
22-Jun-2009
 
On Sunday night I attended a candlelight vigil in San Francisco, held for the victims of past week's unrest in Iran. Over one thousand people comprising of Iranians and Americans had gathered to declare their solidarity with Iranians inside Iran. The images of Neda Agha Soltan, the 27-year-old woman whose last few moments alive had been captured by bystanders' cameras were all over the place. People were subdued and in mourning mood, at the same time supportive and loving of one another. Except for a few slogans and singing "Ey Iran", the crowd remained silent throughout the event. Fewer signs were held this time and everyone was unified in their respectful remembrance of the fallen victims. Banafsheh Akhlaghi, head of Northern California Amnesty International spoke to the crowd and invited them to unity and vigilance over events taking shape in Iran. This photo essay is for all of those who lost their lives in Iran last week. They know by now that their lives and deaths were not for naught. They should rest in peace, knowing that they have delivered their powerful message to the world.
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by Mitra Khuzestani (not verified) on

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by Assal_B on

I know Nazy Jan that you have been hit hard by the recent days, especially by the loss of beautiful Neda. I hope you are well and thank you for posting this pictures for us all to see. It looks like a sizeable crowd and the candles and imagery is just breathtaking. I see more Americans among you than I have as of yet. Hopefully the awareness will continue to grow for this worthy cause not only within the American community but within the American community as well. Thank you again for sharing these images with us.


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In 100% of the Youtube videos you see a slightly built kid or old man being ganged up on by 2-6 men.

If you ever see a well built or muscular youth he usuaully beats the hell out of them.

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Gear
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