Wis. Sikhs Plan Rites, 6K Run in Memory of Tragedy | KSTP TV |
Thursday Jun 27, 2013: OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) — Members of the Milwaukee-area Sikh (seek') temple where a gunman killed six people last year are now taking registrations for a memorial run marking the first anniversary of the tragedy.
The "Chardhi Kala" run/walk will be six kilometers (3.7 miles), in memory of the six victims. "Chardhi Kala" refers to a sense of resilience and optimism. Participants can now register at www.chardhikala6k.org .
The event will be held Aug. 3, two days before the anniversary of the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. The event is free, but the Oak Creek temple is accepting donations to fund scholarships in the victims' names.
Other anniversary events will include a candlelight vigil in Oak Creek and an observance at the federal courthouse in Milwaukee.
Welcome to Sikh Temple of Wisconsin Anniversary of Aug 05 is from Aug 02, 2013 - Aug 05, 2013 We would be honored if you would join us in remembering the victims Your presence would show that this is not only a Sikh tragedy, but also an American tragedy. We must fight this violence not with more violence The Sikh Temple of WI is organized to promote the principles & ideals of the Sikh religion regardless of color, creed, race, or national origin. The Sikh Temple is devoted to the principles and the ideals of Sikhism.
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