Equality State News

On March 22, 2021, Boulder lost 10 beloved community members, including a Boulder police officer, in a mass shooting. As we move forward from this tragedy, the City of Boulder is committed to remembering those who are no longer with us, offering support to one another and coming together as a community.

The city, along with several local partners, will be holding a remembrance event to mark the two years that have passed since the tragedy. The community is invited to attend or livestream the Day of Remembrance gathering.

“Our community has demonstrated incredible resilience in the two years that have passed since the tragedy. We remain committed to supporting all who were impacted while moving forward, together,” said City of Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. “The Day of Remembrance is a way for us to honor the victims, acknowledge the collective trauma our community has experienced and bring community members together with art and music.”

Event details are as follows:

• When: March 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
• Location: eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St. in Boulder
• Cost: The event is free and open to the public
• Registration: Advance registration is required and in-person attendance is limited. Visit bouldercolorado.gov/boulderstrong for registration information.
• Interpretation: Spanish-English interpretation available

Community members who are experiencing trauma related to the tragic events of March 22, 2021 are welcome to visit the Boulder Strong Resource Center at 2935 Baseline Road in Boulder. The center offers a place of healing and support for those impacted by the tragedy. The center is open to all and is staffed by knowledgeable, compassionate and caring professionals from Mental Health Partners.

For more information about the Day of Remembrance event, visit the city’s website.

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