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Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Family and friends of Sean and Riana Barry family to host public vigil on April 24
BY: Kate Van Daele, Public Information Officer
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Family and friends of Sean and Riana Barry family to host public vigil on April 24
[Duluth, MN] On behalf of the family and friends of Sean, Riana, Shiway, and Sadie Barry, the public is invited to attend a public vigil to honor their memory on Sunday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m. The public is asked to join family, friends, and neighbors at the Barry’s home at 715 East 12th Street. Those wanting to attend can come early.
One of the family’s favorite times was Christmas and the magical glow of Christmas lights. The Barry’s home will be lit with Christmas lights to send love and light throughout their neighborhood. The family also invites the public to display holiday lights on homes throughout Duluth in their memory.
A short program will begin at 8:00 p.m. with the lighting of the home. There will be an opportunity for members of the public to share stories of the family to help the family and our community heal from this tragedy.
As many have seen, there is a Little Free Library in the front of the Barry’s home. The family loved reading books and loved sharing their love of books with their neighbors. The public is invited to bring new children’s books to the event that will be donated in the family’s honor.
The 700 block of 12th Street will be blocked to vehicle traffic beginning at 6:00 p.m. Parking in this area is limited. Please abide by parking rules.
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