Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a community candlelight vigil in honor and remembrance of Mr. Karl Conyers

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

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Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a community candlelight vigil in honor and remembrance of Mr. Karl Conyers

All community residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a community candlelight vigil in honor and remembrance of Mr. Karl Conyers.

Killed in a car crash on August 1, 2014 at the corner of West Bells Road and Castlewood Road when his vehicle was struck by another, Mr. Conyers (Known as “Big K” by family and friends) was much beloved in the community for his dedication to coaching numerous youth sports and for his active work in civic associations.

The Karl Conyers Community Honor and Remembrance Candlelight Vigil will be held at the scene of the incident and all community residents are invited and encouraged to attend and to bring candles and silver, grey and/or navy blue balloons in honor and remembrance of Mr. Conyers.

WHEN          Thursday, August 7, 2014

8:00-8:30 p.m.
         
WHERE         Corner of West Bells Road and Castlewood Road
Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
                   and/or
                        Mr. Charles Willis, at 804.399.1111 (tel)


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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
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