Two months ago Darcy Hicks, Lauren Soloff, Lisa Bowman and Nita Prasad organized a “Democracy on Display” rally in downtown Westport.
Nearly 1,000 citizens marched from Jesup Green to Veterans Green. Senators Chris Murphy and Dick Blumenthal, and Congressman Jim Himes, all spoke.
The 4 women have just begun.
Furious and heartbroken over President Trump’s decision on the Paris Agreement, they texted furiously with each other on Thursday night.
They agree they needed to do something to show how many Westporters stand against what Hicks calls “this callous and isolationist approach.”
In April, millions demonstrated around the world to bring attention to climate change.
Hicks created a Facebook page: “CTontheMove Candlelight Vigil for Climate Protection.”
The women are putting their words into action: The vigil is set for this Sunday (June 4), 7:30 p.m. at the Compo Beach cannons.
“We need to show the world that we are with them when it comes to environmental protection, global prosperity, and world participation,” organizers say.
“And we need to show our children that we are on the front lines, fighting for their future. This will be a peaceful but powerful protest.”
There will be 200 votive candles available. Respiratory masks too.
Sunday’s weather is not predicted to be great.
But the forecast for the planet is worse.
Organizers of Sunday’s vigil at the Compo Beach cannons hope to ensure a bright future for their children and grandchildren.