Residents of Grafton came together on Monday night to pray in solidarity with those affected by Friday's Christchurch terrorist attack.
Residents of Grafton came together on Monday night to pray in solidarity with those affected by Friday's Christchurch terrorist attack,The man accused of the shooting, 28-year-old Australian man Brenton Tarrant,Grafton's Christ Church Cathedral Dean Dr Gregory Jenks said they had gathered to"extend our compassion for the citizens of Christchurch, New Zealand and especially for the Muslim community that has suffered so directly.
Meanwhile, in Melbourne, hundreds of mourners joined a vigil at the State Library, where flowers, candles, messages of support and an All Blacks flag had been left on the stairs. "We will not be scared into silence," Vice President of the Islamic Council of Victoria spokesperson Adel Salman said ahead of the vigil.
Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau said she was"reassured" to see such a large crowd, but wished that they"didn't have to be here at all".
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