Patch sites around America, including yours, will take part in a National Moment of Silence at 8:30 a.m. Central time on Friday.
At that hour, the website will go blank for 5 minutes. The page will be replaced by a message noting the National Moment of Silence, and a link will direct viewers to a website that explains ways you can join the campaign to help the people of Sandy Hook.
The Moment of Silence coincides with one across social media sites. Over 100,000 people have pledged not to tweet or post to Facebook, reports TechCrunch, including Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, Britney Spears, Suze Orman, Tyler Florence, Goldie Hawn, and Joe Montana.
After 5 minutes, the website operation will return to normal.
Looking for ways to help the Sandy Hook families? Visit Newtown Patch to learn more.
Vera, there's a time and place for abortion debate. This is not one of them. Be respectful of all the parents who will never see their children again. All the families who have lost their sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and wives. I know you probably have a million and one responses to my statement, I'm really tired of hearing it. I don't give a rats butt what your views are because honestly they're all over the place and half of them contradict each other. It's really too bad that you can't even give these victims 5 minutes of silence. Once again you must be the center of attention. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones. May you find comfort and strength knowing that you have the country close at hand. Thoughts and prayers always.
when 20 beautiful children stormed through Heaven's gate. their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. they could hardly believe all the beauty that they saw there. They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say. they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day. "Where are we"? asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse. "This is Heaven". declared a small boy. "We're spending Christmas at God's house”. When what to their wondering eyes did appear, but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near. He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same. then He opened His arms and he called them all by name. and at that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring. those children all flew into the arms of their King! As they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face. And as if He could read all the questions she had. He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad".
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow and woe. He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence re-enter this land"! "may this country be delivered from the hands of fools". "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools"! Then He and the children stood up without a sound. "Come now my children, let me show you around". Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran. All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can. And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, "In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT". Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA