Peace At Compo, For Christchurch

Posted on March 17, 2019 | 13 Comments

On the spur of the moment, Darcy Hicks organized a few dozen friends and strangers yesterday.

They gathered at Compo Beach, and formed a giant peace sign.

(Drone photo by Ryan Felner)

The group stood in solidarity with victims of Friday’s attack on 2 Muslim mosques halfway around the world.

Darcy says, “We stand with Christchurch, New Zealand against racism, intolerance and violence. We are all human. Let’s commit to finding common ground and healing this world.”

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13 responses to “Peace At Compo, For Christchurch”

  1. Lori Winthrop Dockser | March 17, 2019 at 8:35 am |

    Go Darcy and all who held hands!

  2. Pat Saviano | March 17, 2019 at 8:46 am |

    One more reason to love this town!

  3. Mary Cookman Schmerker | March 17, 2019 at 9:05 am |

    Proud of Westport! Let’s all think of what we can do to be a positive influence..

  4. Jessica Bram | March 17, 2019 at 9:06 am |

    How very Darcy.

  5. Luke Garvey | March 17, 2019 at 9:11 am |

    Lovely gesture

  6. Théo Feldman | March 17, 2019 at 9:16 am |

    We are extremely fortunate to have Darcy in our community. Thank you for posting this beautiful photo!!

  7. Bobbie Herman | March 17, 2019 at 9:46 am |

    Darcy is an amazing woman!

  8. Peter Barlow | March 17, 2019 at 10:24 am |

    Very nice! There’s an ancient charm to this. The photo was taken from some height. Where or how?

  9. Kathryn Coster | March 17, 2019 at 12:11 pm |

    Amen…thank you for organizing this.

  10. Melissa Diamond | March 17, 2019 at 4:21 pm |

    Fabulous!! Our long-running Book Club was having a similar discussion after reading Jon Meachum’s new book!!

  11. Marc Bailin | March 18, 2019 at 1:16 am |

    Beautiful. Thank you all. Drone photo?

    • Dan Woog | March 18, 2019 at 5:30 am |

      Yes, as noted in the photo credit. Drone photographer Ryan Felner is a Staples High School senior, headed to Yale University.