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Interfaith Peace Vigil and Prayer service at the Gandhi
Statue (10a-12noon) on Saturday for
the tragedy at
the Sikh holy shrine in Wisconsin.
The Gandhi Foundation of
USA (GFUSA) condemns the shooting yesterday at the Sikh
temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and conveys the nation’s
deepest sympathies to the families of those who have been
killed or wounded.
The Indian American
community will come together to mourn, extend its heartfelt
condolences and stand together in solidarity and in sympathy
to honor their memory and to offer their support to the
bereaved families
It is particularly sad
that the tragedy occurred in the temple where people had
gathered for the Sunday worship service, in the Sikh
tradition, to pray for the welfare of all human beings
irrespective of their color caste and creed.
The Indian American
community does not yet clearly know the specifics of the
recent carnage in the sanctuary of peace, the Gurudwara in
Wisconsin, but as we open our arms to assist in
investigation, we do so with strong belief that RESPECT and
CONCERN must be the foundation for investigation and hope
the law enforcement agencies would leave no stone unturned
in its investigation with transparency and integrity for
this senseless attack on the holy shrine where the innocent
Sikh family members had congregated in worship.
The Gandhi Foundation is
committed to demonstration and dissemination of the
principles of peace, unity, and non-violence as espoused and
lived by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
a quote from Dr. King is pertinent to the current situation:
"We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He
who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power
to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil
in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone
to hate our enemies."
In that spirit, an
interfaith coalition of community and religious leaders,
clergy, legislators and sympathizers will gather on
Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10 a.m.
near the Mahatma Gandhi
Statue at the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site and
Visitors Center (next to the Ebenezer Baptist Church New
Horizon Sanctuary).
We will then Walk in Peace to the King Crypts, followed by
sharing the reflections and prayers as well as concerns in
the Freedom Hall from a variety of faith traditions for the
families of the victims of the Sikh Community of Wisconsin
and all those affected by the tragedy. This historic site of
the Statue, King Crypts and Freedom Hall is selected to
underscore the need for continued non-violent change as
inspired by both Gandhi and Dr. King.
The leaders of the Community and Religious organizations are therefore urged to kindly plan to attend the Interfaith Vigil/Memorial Service in sympathy of the victims of the catastrophe that has ravaged the lives of our Sikh brethren.
Look forward to seeing you
at the Gandhi Statue at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. We plan to
adjourn at 12 noon.
Thanking you.
Subash (770-365-6516)/Antony (678-485-9700)/Mohsin Bharmal (404-808-9083)
The Gandhi Foundation of
USA
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