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PHOTOS: 'Signs of Fascism' silent vigil

Pedestrians walking through Roosevelt Square Saturday, June 6, 2026, encounter a silent vigil on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Each participant holds a sign with a marker of fascism as they honor of those who served on D-Day. The event is sponsored by Indivisible Hall. - photo by Scott Rogers

06062026 DDAY 6.jpg — Pedestrians walking through Roosevelt Square Saturday, June 6, 2026, encounter a silent vigil on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Each participant holds a sign with a marker of fascism as they honor of those who served on D-Day. The event is sponsored by Indivisible Hall. - photo by Scott Rogers

Community members gathered in downtown Gainesville on Saturday, June 6, for a silent vigil honoring World War II veterans and calling attention to the importance of protecting democratic freedoms.