Standing Against Domestic Violence
Men of all ages lined the seawall in Vineyard Haven Saturday.
Men of all ages lined the seawall in Vineyard Haven Saturday.
The event was organized by Connect to End Violence.
The event was organized by Connect to End Violence.
“We’re just trying to get people to be aware and to be supportive.”
“We’re just trying to get people to be aware and to be supportive.”
Ryan Araujo, 13, with his father David, held a sign reading “For My Mom.”
Ryan Araujo, 13, with his father David, held a sign reading “For My Mom.”
Sheriff Bob Ogden stood in support.
Sheriff Bob Ogden stood in support.
The challenges and hardships brought on by the pandemic made gathering on Saturday even more impactful than in past years.
The challenges and hardships brought on by the pandemic made gathering on Saturday even more impactful than in past years.
Vineyard men of all ages participated.
Vineyard men of all ages participated.
The stand saw a sizable turnout of roughly 25 men.
The stand saw a sizable turnout of roughly 25 men.
Bearing signs indicating the reason they chose to stand.
Bearing signs indicating the reason they chose to stand.
Cars honked and passengers cheered as they passed.
Cars honked and passengers cheered as they passed.
There is always more to be done.
There is always more to be done.
With the sound of honking cars and cheers of support in the background, men lined the seawall in Vineyard Haven Saturday to take a stand against domestic violence, clad in face masks and bearing signs indicating the reason they chose to stand.