Day of mourning to honor Sandy Hook Elementary victims

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By Robyn Turner - email

MADISON (WKOW) -- Thursday, Governor Walker issued a proclamation for a Day of Mourning December 21, 2012.

A moment of silence is to be observed at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 to honor the 20 children and 6 educators who lost their lives in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary December 14^th.

The Governor stated, "Newtown and the State of Connecticut are still reeling from the terrible loss of life last Friday."

A Day of Mourning was called for by Connecticut Governor Malloy. He also asked for states across the county to remember the victims and their families in a moment of silence.

"This is also a time to honor the bravery of Sandy Hook Elementary staff and the first responders," said Governor Walker.

Friday at 9:30 a.m., across Wisconsin, a moment of silence will be observed. It is also asked that places of worship and government buildings with the capability ring bells twenty-six times in honor of each of the lives that were lost.

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