On August 6, 1945, the USA dropped the atomic bomb “Litle Boy” on Hiroshima, Japan,
killing people either instantly or over the months that followed due to injuries and
radiation sickness. On August 9, 1945, the atomic bomb “Fat Man” was dropped on the
city of Nagasaki. Most of the 150,000 to 246,000 men, women and children who died in
the bombings were civilians. The survivors of these attacks are called hibakusha
(atomic bomb survivors) and are still suffering with long-term health, psychological and
social consequences.
The sanctuary at St. Dunstan’s will be open from 9:30 to 11:00am Sunday, August 9 th
where Elaine Chatwin will be holding vigil. All are welcome to stop by for a few minutes
or longer to pray, sit in silence and light candles to honour the casualties and hibakusha
of the 1945 bombings. This quiet time will also honour all those who are supporting and
working toward global efforts to abolish nuclear weapons.