On Saturday, June 3, the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, held an “Orange Walk” in Coronado’s Tidelands Park.
Sarah Jones, Coronado resident, Navy spouse, mother, and a member of Everytown/Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America explains that the group is “a volunteer group dedicated to reducing gun violence in our country. It is a non-partisan, nationwide movement to honor the victims and survivors of gun violence in America and educate and advocate for reducing gun violence.”
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America / Coronado Rally
#TeamApplegate was proud to honor a long-standing commitment to attend the Coronado rally for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. We #wearorange to remember Hadiya Pendleton, who was killed in 2013, just weeks after performing in President Obama's inauguration. Thank you to the local Brady Campaign for the invite, your friendship, and for your leadership in our community on this important issue.
Posted by Doug Applegate on Saturday, June 3, 2017
Video courtesy of Doug Applegate.
Among the speakers at Saturday’s event were Congressman Scott Peters, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott and Councilmember Chris Ward, and Congressional candidate Doug Applegate. Families dressed in orange to honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Participants of all ages – children, parents, grandparents – gathered on the grass in Tidelands Park with a short rally, then walked along the San Diego Bay to the Ferry Landing. Approximately 200 people attended. Those interested in joining the group can text “Join” to 64433.
