"No more violence" was the cry from locals in Easton on Sunday evening.
Dozens came together for a peace vigil and rally two years after an elementary school school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, claimed 26 lives.
"It really woke me up to the epidemic of gun violence in this nation and it made me realize I just can't sit at home anymore," said Kristen Bruck, who attended the rally.
The community, and Easton's mayor joined forces to send the message that violence is never the answer.
"To just spread the message that there is still good in the world and we are just remembering the events that happened," said Eric Voelker, who attended the rally.
The group also honored the victims of a shooting closer to home.
In August of 2013, three men were killed when a gunman opened fire at a council meeting in Ross Township.
Linda Kozic was severely injured in the attack. After being confined to a wheelchair, she is finally able to stand.
"I am doing really well," said Kozic.
Kozic says she couldn't be more thankful the community is standing by her.
"I am so touched," said Kozic. "They want to remember and by remembering we can make a change because we don't want it to happen again."
When it comes to curbing gun violence locally, the Easton Mayor Sal Panto says he wants residents to make sure they are locking their guns away from children.
He also wants locals to encourage Congress to pass a bill requiring 72-hour universal background checks for those looking to purchase guns.
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