Holding out hope

Published 10:32 am Friday, October 11, 2013

A woman reads a sign about a victim of domestic violence. Several names were read during a vigil Thursday night at New Denmark Park for domestic violence awareness. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. –Brandi Hagen/Albert Lea Tribune

Dotti Honsey, Ilene Grosom and Albert Lea Police Department Lt. Jeff Strom spoke to more than 45 people gathered in New Denmark Park on Thursday during a vigil honoring those who have been victims of domestic violence. Signs with descriptions and photos of domestic violence victims were set up along the sidewalk with luminaries and balloons.