A symbolic candle lighting event has just happened in line with the tragic incident with the Cates family. People across the globe could not contain how the incident took place that left Kimberly Cates dead and her eleven-year old daughter, Jaimie, seriously wounded. Investigators reported that the Cates' home has been forcibly invaded.
And this time, joining hands to express support of the heartbreaking loss are Cates' neighbors and 14,500 other people from all over the world. This momentous event was made possible through virtual candle lighting on a web site that was created for people who want to give their condolences and express their love and support.
The said site was developed by Brett Houle's web development agency. It can be accessed at wearebetterthanthis.com and this is where everybody can light a candle. Houle said that the incident that happened with the Cates family was just so senseless, and having so many people showing support is very emotional. Since the site's launch last Wednesday, people as far as Singapore to Kuwait and Romania have lit candles and left messages for the Cates' family.
Gatherings like this, even though it is only through virtual technology still keeps the fire of hope burning. As what Houle said, simple candle lighting can bridge distance and bring people closer together. This event also is the time for people to be reunited and share the same prayer for justice and peace.
For as long as the candles keep burning, be it in a natural setting or in the virtual world, this planet still has the opportunity to prosper and become a more peaceful and better world. The overflowing support for the Cates family is one good indication that no territorial boundaries, race and even religion matters when it comes to conveying love and denouncing hate and violence.
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