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The Candle light memorial services for Mumbai terror victims at the Vedic Cultural Center on Saturday November 6th evening was attended by 100 people. There was a distinguished panel of religious and lay speakers. Please select below links to play video |
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Rabbi Farkash representing the Issaquah Jewish community
Rabbi Farkash representing the Issaquah Jewish community spoke first. He outlined his personal relationship to the Chabad Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka, in Mumbai. He was the childhood friend of Rabbi Gavriel.
Father Kevin Duggan from Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Father Kevin Duggan from Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, quoted Mahatma Gandhi's famous quotes: "If one takes an eye for an eye, then the whole world will go blind; If you fught fire with fire, then the whole world will burn."
Brother Javed Sikander from Islamic Center of Redmond ICOR
explained his being of Indian origin like many of the attendees. He emphasized the commitment of Indian Muslims to peace and loyalty to their homeland.
Pastor Dale Snyder from Overlake Christian Church
Pastor Dale Snyder from Overlake Christian Church spoke of wisdom and healing from the Bible. He emphasized the Christian spirit of forgiveness and led the attendees in a sincere prayer.
Pastor Chris Griggs from the Sammamish Presbyterian Church
Pastor Chris Griggs from the Sammamish Presbyterian Church outlined the need for peace and acts of compassion as exemplified by the life of Jesus Christ. Pastor Becky Barrett from Sammamish Presbyterian Church offered a sincere and moving prayer for Christian grace and light of understanding for the victims.
Shiva Prabhu from Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh
Shiva Prabhu from Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh outlined that Hindu Dharma or Sanatana Dharma has always welcomed all persons of the world especially those who have been persecuted to mother India such as the Pharisees, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Bahais, etc.
Harivilas Prabhu (Harry Terhanian) from the Hare Krishna Temple
Harivilas Prabhu (Harry Terhanian) from the Hare Krishna Temple spoke from the primary Upanishad called the Isopanishad |