By Dee Longfellow
These two ladies wore patriotic outfits while attending a prayer vigil held Sunday, July 14 at Elmhurst City Hall for former President Donald Trump and for the nation. It was held in the wake of last Saturday’s incident, during which the suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, allegedly opened fire on Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania. More photos inside.
Following the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life last Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, plans were quickly put together to hold a prayer vigil for Trump and for our nation’s healing at Elmhurst City Hall on Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m.
Around 75 people gathered on the north side of the building to wave flags and show support, led by former Elmhurst 7th Ward Alderman Mark Mulliner, who spearheaded the effort.
“This is the third time [a president has been shot] in my lifetime,” he told the audience. “First it was John F. Kennedy, then Ronald Reagan, now Donald Trump. This is a terrible incident. Violence of any kind has no place in politics, regardless of your beliefs.”
Guests wore patriotic garb, and many brought flags, which stood out well in the wind on Sunday. The demonstration was peaceful and took place with no incidents reported.
