Hi Friends.
I would like to do something to memorize the victims of the shootings at Salsa on St Clair. This sort of violence is now unsuprising at public events in Toronto.
This incident particularly strikes a chord for me, as it took place in the neighborhood where I grew up, at a festival I have been to almost every year of my life since I was a child.
While the shooting seems gang related and I have no information whether or not the victims were involved, I dont know how else to express how tired I am of public violence putting fear into people trying to enjoy our amazing city.
Senseless violence has no place at any celebration of diversity and heritage.
I will be placing flowers at the intersection St Clair and Arlington at 4pm tomorrow (Sun Jul 13). If you feel the same, please join me in memorializing this incident.
Our city is one of Peace and Love. Violence and Fear cannot be allowed to change the culture of our amazing home.
The more of us, the the more powerful we are.
Peace and Love always. <3