Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore to Speak at Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence
The Peace Economy Project is honored to announce that Gabe Gore, St. Louis Circuit Attorney, will speak at our Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence on Saturday, February 14, in St. Louis.
This annual vigil brings together survivors, families, advocates, faith leaders, and community members to honor lives lost to gun violence and to hold space for collective healing, reflection, and care. Circuit Attorney Gore’s participation underscores the importance of accountability, community trust, and survivor-centered approaches to public safety.
About the Vigil
The Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence is intentionally reflective and nonpartisan. The program will include an opening invocation, brief remarks from community and victim-advocacy organizations, poetry, a short film, and a moment of silence. Resource tables will be available for attendees seeking support or connection.
Program Highlights Include:
- Opening invocation from Minister James Bolden of Unsung Angels
- Remarks from Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore
- Community voices from ALIVE and Crime Victim Center
- Featured poetry by Peace Economy Project Executive Director Katerina Canyon
- A short film and collective moment of remembrance
- Pre-event yoga and meditation
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 14
Yoga: 11:00 AM
Candle Lighting: 12:00 PM
Program Begins: 1:00 PM
Location: Deaconess Center St. Louis
Admission: Free and open to the public
This vigil is a space for remembrance, dignity, and solidarity—grounded in the belief that community-based care and accountability are essential to ending cycles of violence.
We invite community members, advocates, and partners to join us and to help spread the word.
More details and program updates will be shared here as the event approaches.
