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Hundreds gather for National Day of Prayer
Events in Gainesville mark 64th annual event
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William Crump, Steve Cronic and Cindy Cline hold hands Thursday as the National Day of Prayer event concludes on the square in downtown Gainesville. More than 200 residents showed up for the group prayer event at noon. - photo by Erin O. Smith
For Charles Hyde of Gainesville, the National Day of Prayer means many things. It’s a day of unity, reaching across racial, denominational and socioeconomic lines. It’s a time of reflection and a time for thankfulness.