SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Massey Commission will host multiple events across Springfield honoring the one year anniversary of Sonya Massey's death.
Massey was shot by a former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy a year ago on July 6.
The commission encourages community members to wear purple throughout July and plant a purple flower in their yard in support and remembrance of Massey's life.
Events:
- Healing Circles: Monday, July 7 at the Thrive Center for Wellness, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17 at the SIU Survivor and Recovery Center, 6-8 p.m.
- Balloon Release: Sunday, July 6 at 2868 S. Hoover St, 10 a.m.
- Sonya Massey Memorial Bridge Dedication: Sunday, July 6 at 1415 E. Jefferson St., 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday Funday: Sunday, July 6 at Unique's Bar & Grill, 5-10 p.m.
- Levitt Amp Concert Dedicated to Sonya Massey: Thursday, July 10 at 4th & Jackson, next to Governor's Mansion, 6-9:30 p.m.
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