In the early hours of the morning of July 6, 2013, a train ferrying tankers full of Bakken crude oil rolled unattended down a 7 mile hill into the quaint town of Lac Megantic Quebec.

The train was going 60 MPH in an area where it was supposed to traveling 3 MPH. Many tankers derailed and caught fire. 47 people lost their lives in the conflagration. 39 buildings in the town had to demolished due to petroleum contamination.

We will read the names of the victims.

All are welcome. Francophones are especially welcome this year as our normal contingent of French-speaking folks will not be at the vigil due to prior commitments.