The City of Carmel presented a solidarity vigil June 3 at the Carmel Fire Dept. headquarters to show support for George Floyd, who died while being arrested by a Minneapolis Police Dept. officer, and others who have suffered unjustly. The event included remarks from speakers and silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, which is how long the MPD officer knelt on the neck of Floyd, causing his death. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
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Quinton and Carmella Sparrow of Carmel pause during 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence.
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A Carmel Fire Dept. Drum and Pipes drummer strikes the drum every minute during the 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence.
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Carmel High school students Meghna Iyer, left, and Macie DeLillo kneel during 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence.
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Vigil attendees wore masks and practiced physical distancing.
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Dee Thornton, a member of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations, reflects during 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence.
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Blair Clark leads the crowd in singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
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Vigil attendees listen to the speakers.
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Carmel residents Beth and Jayda Glynn join the crowd in singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
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Carmel Police Dept. Chief Jim Barlow speaks to the crowd.