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A Community Unites to Remember John Cassidy

June 10, 2019 by The Spy

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Over 500 residents of the Mid-Shore gathered in front of the Easton YMCA Sunday night for a candlelight vigil in honor of John Joseph Cassidy who is the victim of a horrific crime that took place at the Peachblossom Road branch last Thursday morning.

The service, led by Rabbi Peter Hyman from Temple B’nai Israel, and joined by Talbot County Council President Corey Pack, Father Nash of Saints Peter and Paul, the Rev. Dr. William T. Wallace of Union United Methodist Church in St. Michaels, and Pastor Craig Fadel of the Bay Area Community Church in Easton, all spoke of the common need for the greater YMCA family to honor John Cassidy’s life, and to begin the painful but necessary process of healing.

With a moving rendition of Amazing Grace by the Bay Area Community Church members Sarah Weidlewalt & Rachel Pletts, those in attendance wept, hugged, and lit candles to grieve alongside the Cassidy family and take comfort. 

The Spy was there to share some of those moments with our readers.

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  1. Gil Landy says

    June 11, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    I have known John for some years now through our business dealings together. So saddened by this tragedy. I have not known a more
    honorable and decent man. John will always remain in my thought and prayers. My sincere condolences to his wife and children. Our world
    is less one of the most decent and thoughtful human beings ever.
    Gil Landy
    Rye, New York

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