There really are no words to describe the feelings of attending a candlelight vigil for two small children murdered by their nanny here in my neighborhood.
Even though I didn’t know the family, I just wanted to join others in showing that our community cares and in some small way give support that will hopefully provide strength they’ll need for the months and years to come.
Then the child opened its eyes, and looked up into the angel’s beautiful face,
which beamed with happiness, and at the same moment they were in heaven, where joy and bliss reigned.
The child received wings like the other angel, and they flew about together, hand in hand.
Hans Christian Andersen
(This week Bella’s 52 Photos prompt is “holding…” I couldn’t think of a better way to show how a community comes together to “hold” each other…during a candlelight vigil.)
Heartbreaking!! I’m amazed you had the where-with-all to actually photograph the event!
Only because photographing is my therapy! Yes, so heartbreaking!
It is truly heartbreaking and I keep those parents in my daily prayers. XXOO GH
A truly horrid occasion, but your photographs capture it beautifully. Perfect in black and white. Colors would not have done it as well. I especially like the one of the couple. What a terrible thing to have happen.
OMG, Robin. That Hans Christian Andersen quote makes my hairs stand up! Thanks for sharing this after telling us about it the other day!
No words to express how sad & horrific the deaths of these children are. You did a beautiful job capturing the candlelight vigil. Black & white was a perfect choice. Xoxo
What a heart-wrenching story. And a powerful example of holding others in their grief.
Beautiful photographs of a very sad event
How sad – as a mother, I can’t come up with any appropriate words – the photo; the quote are perfect. Prayers all around.
I know this story, and it is such a tragedy. Your captures are so tender & heart wrenching. Thank you for sharing them.
This story is heartbreaking and sadly and ironically has just played out in the Chicago area as well, where an adult babysitter killed her own son and a little girl she was caring for. No words seem appropriate for such madness—only prayers for the little children and their families.
Amidst a horrible backdrop, thank you for capturing and sharing goodness and beauty in your photographs and the Hans Christian Anderson quote.