Every year during Domestic Violence Awareness month, Domestic Violence of Sexual Assault Services of the San Juans sets up silhouettes on the Village Green representing the individuals who have lost their lives due to domestic violence in Washington state.

In 2014, 29 men, women, children, partners, and family members died as a result of domestic violence. On Thursday, Oct. 15 at noon, DVSAS will be holding a vigil in honor of those whose lives were lost too soon. The community is invited to attend and participate in this brief vigil. Advocates will be available to answer questions and provide additional information. Each silhouette has a laminated sheet containing information on the victim’s name, age, and a brief synopsis of their death. All are invited to walk through the silhouettes and leave comments or thoughts in a notebook provided on site. The silhouettes will be up all month long.