The historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. (Photo Credit: Google Image)
One year ago Charleston received worldwide media attention. Not because of beauty, architecture or history, but because of her strength. Nine people were gunned down at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during their prayer meeting. This heinous act left us all speechless and overwhelmed with grief. In the face of terrorism and hate we became Charleston Strong. Thousands joined hands across the Cooper River Bridge to form a unity chain and to demonstrate solidarity.
Please join us today as we remember the nine people who lost their lives on June 17, 2015.
The Rev. Clementa Pinckney
Cynthia Hurd
The Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton
Tywanza Sanders
Ethel Lance
Susie Jackson
Depayne Middleton Doctor
The Rev. Daniel Simmons
Myra Thompson
Our hearts and prayers are with the loved ones of the victims.
