Vigil

A candlelight vigil was held at the courthouse square last night for those who has lost loved ones to suicide. It gave them the opportunity to remember their loved ones, share their story, and learn ways to help anyone who may be on the same path.

Alyssa Hofacker, 5, holds her cande abd observes a moment of silence during a Candlelight Vigil at the Courthouse Square on Thursday night. The vigil, organized by Mental Health America of Licking County, was a chance for the survivors after suicide to share and remember their loved ones as well as obtain information on suicide prevention. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate

Charlie Smith, 16, a Newark student, observes a moment of silence during a Candlelight Vigil at the Courthouse Square on Thursday night. The vigil, organized by Mental Health America of Licking County, was a chance for the survivors after suicide to share and remember their loved ones as well as obtain information on suicide prevention. Jason Lenhart/The Advocate