The event began with some opening remarks by the Religious and Spiritual Life's coordinator, Adam Kirtley, who welcomed everyone and expressed thanks for coming.
BSU member Robert Crenshaw and BSUs and HRIs Laetitiah Magara look on as Adam Kirtley gives opening remarks
This was followed by a passionate, touching, and rousing speech by Laetitiah Magara, who urged us to keep Haiti in our minds in the months and years to follow.
Her riveting speech captured the minds--and hearts--of the crowd...
...and left us with much to think about as thoughts of Haiti weighed heavily on our hearts.
Lucia, Associate Dean of Students Mukulu Mweu, Robert Crenshaw, and HRIs founder Adam Delgado think deeply on Laetitiah's words
We then took a moment to bow our heads as Whitman student Lindsay Olson played a touching song on the violin for Haiti.
Lindsay Olson skillfully plays the violin
Another sorrowful silence followed as candles were lighted...
...and many tender moments created as people took time out of their busy schedules to remember Haiti.
Then Whitman professor Katrina Roberts read the thought-provoking poem Ports of Sorrow by Haitian-American author and professor' at Brown University, Patrick Sylvain.
Students look on as professor Roberts delivers an excellent reading of the poem
Adam and I shelter our flames while meditating on the poem
The event came to a end with HRI cofounder Jack Lazar gave closing remarks and a call-to-action.
Undoubtedly, Haiti will not soon leave our minds.
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