LEWES, Del. — A silent vigil held Sunday at the Zwaanendael Museum brought together community members advocating for justice, reinforcing the message that “no one is above the law.”
One of the event's organizers, local activist Mark Harris, emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstrations in fostering unity and civic awareness.
“There’s a real struggle between the executive, the president, and the legal system in the country,” Harris said. “The silent vigil is really an occasion for us, as a community of people who care about our country and our lives together, to accentuate those things which we feel really need to be affirmed.”
Participants carried signs, flags, and drawings, standing in silence for 45 minutes.
Participants carried signs, flags, and drawings, standing in silence for 45 minutes. Among them was Patty Boucher, who described the gathering as a way to take meaningful action. “Action speaks louder than words,” Boucher said. “It shows that I’m doing something.”
This was not the first time the group had gathered for a silent vigil. In February, they stood in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Now, their focus has shifted to a different cause, but the commitment to peaceful advocacy remains unchanged.