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NewsApril 6, 2023
Prayer vigil brings Glen Allen community together after destruction
Megan Burke
Glen Allen community members gather for a prayer vigil, after losing five to the tornado that ripped through the small town on Wednesday, April 5, at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Glen Allen community members gather for a prayer vigil, after losing five to the tornado that ripped through the small town on Wednesday, April 5, at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Emma Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Emma Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Rachel Shipley, center, wipes away tears as she mourns the loss of five loved ones to the tornado.
Rachel Shipley, center, wipes away tears as she mourns the loss of five loved ones to the tornado.
Monnie Jones, pastor at Grace Fellowship Church, leads the prayer vigil held for those who died in the tornado.
Monnie Jones, pastor at Grace Fellowship Church, leads the prayer vigil held for those who died in the tornado.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of their loved ones at a prayer vigil on Wednesday.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of their loved ones at a prayer vigil on Wednesday.
Pastor Monnie Jones speaks to community members as they gather for a prayer vigil.
Pastor Monnie Jones speaks to community members as they gather for a prayer vigil.
Monnie Jones, pastor at Grace Fellowship Church, leads the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Monnie Jones, pastor at Grace Fellowship Church, leads the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Community members attend a prayer vigil.
Community members attend a prayer vigil.
Community members attend a prayer vigil.
Community members attend a prayer vigil.
Calvin Troxell addresses the crowd at the prayer vigil.
Calvin Troxell addresses the crowd at the prayer vigil.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads the community in singing "Amazing Grace" at a prayer vigil held for those who died in the tornado that claimed  five lives on Wednesday.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads the community in singing "Amazing Grace" at a prayer vigil held for those who died in the tornado that claimed  five lives on Wednesday.
Community members attend a prayer vigil where officials updated them on information and volunteer efforts going forward on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Community members attend a prayer vigil where officials updated them on information and volunteer efforts going forward on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Rachel Shipley cries as she mourns the loss of her loved ones.
Rachel Shipley cries as she mourns the loss of her loved ones.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of five family members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of five family members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Community members pray together at the vigil.
Community members pray together at the vigil.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, and Carson Shipley, 9, bow their heads during a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, and Carson Shipley, 9, bow their heads during a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Community members pray together at the vigil.
Community members pray together at the vigil.
Rachel Shipley wipes away tears as her family members embrace, mourning the loss of five loved ones to the tornado in Glen Allen.
Rachel Shipley wipes away tears as her family members embrace, mourning the loss of five loved ones to the tornado in Glen Allen.
Rachel Shipley hugs family members as she mourns the loss of her loved ones.
Rachel Shipley hugs family members as she mourns the loss of her loved ones.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Carson Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Carson Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Carson Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Carson Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones leads a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Community members pray together at the vigil.
Community members pray together at the vigil.
Community members hug each other at the prayer vigil.
Community members hug each other at the prayer vigil.
Pastor Monnie Jones hugs community members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Pastor Monnie Jones hugs community members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Alivia Rohan, 14, hugs Alyssa Sitze, 12, at the prayer vigil.
Alivia Rohan, 14, hugs Alyssa Sitze, 12, at the prayer vigil.
Landon Brown, 12, hugs a family member.
Landon Brown, 12, hugs a family member.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of their loved ones.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of their loved ones.
Community members raise their arms up as they sing "Amazing Grace" at the prayer vigil.
Community members raise their arms up as they sing "Amazing Grace" at the prayer vigil.
Senator Josh Hawley speaks with Woodland Fire Chief, Calvin Troxell, and others at the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Senator Josh Hawley speaks with Woodland Fire Chief, Calvin Troxell, and others at the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Senator Josh Hawley speaks with Woodland Fire Chief, Calvin Troxell, and others at the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Senator Josh Hawley speaks with Woodland Fire Chief, Calvin Troxell, and others at the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Glen Allen firefighters stand by Magnolia Park before the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Glen Allen firefighters stand by Magnolia Park before the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Community members hug one another.
Community members hug one another.
Community members mill about Magnolia Park after the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Community members mill about Magnolia Park after the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, left, Landon Brown, center, and Rachel Shipley, right, embrace family members as they mourn those lost to the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, left, Landon Brown, center, and Rachel Shipley, right, embrace family members as they mourn those lost to the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Emma Shipley, 9, Brooklyn Sitze, 11, Alivia Rohan, 14, and Alyssa Sitze, 12, console one another as they mourn the loss of family members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Emma Shipley, 9, Brooklyn Sitze, 11, Alivia Rohan, 14, and Alyssa Sitze, 12, console one another as they mourn the loss of family members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of five family members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
The Shipley family mourns the loss of five family members at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
A woman cries during the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
A woman cries during the prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Carson Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
Alyssa Sitze, 12, hugs Carson Shipley, 9, as they mourn family members lost in the tornado at a prayer vigil on Wednesday, April 5 at Magnolia Park in Marble Hill.
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