An Analysis Of The Candle Light Vigil Event At The MNSU Fountain

Last night, I attended the candle light vigil event at the MNSU fountain. It was worth it to attend the event because the event itself was so precious to so many people that came out to remember the people who passed away from opioid overdosed. This show that they love and care for the people who are gone and they will never be forgotten. At the candle light vigil, I saw a woman holding a picture and in the picture, I saw a lady with a little girl. I assume it was her sister and her kid, but I wasn't sure. I know that she was there for a reason and that reason is to remember the person in the picture. Also, we all get the chance to hold a candle and walk to the fountain to have a peaceful quiet moment. There was a person speaking at the fountain, but I couldn't hear what she said because I was at the further end of the fountain. All I heard was the noise from the water and everything else was quiet even when the person on the other side was speaking. I think the event lasted about …show more content…
I never thought I would attend any event like this because I thought it was just something else, nothing important. Now, I know how an event like this is important to some people because it has affected them or the people that are close to in some ways. It means more to them than other people who are there to support. Also, I just wish I had the chance to hear what the woman was saying last night, so I can get more information. Overall, the candle light vigil was great because I get the chance to participate in holding the candle and seeing how beautiful they are. I feel like if more people participate and not having a limitation, the event would be a lot better along with hearing the person speaking. It won’t make other people feel left out and feeling like they are just there. As for me, I did feel that peaceful feeling that I can’t explain being there and I do enjoy the candle light