Photo By Matthew Jonas/Evergreen Newspapers/Photo Editor Aidan McNamara, 6, holds a candle while he listens to speakers during the Reflections of Peace ceremony Monday, September 21, 2009 at Buchanan Pond. Aidan was with his mother Shannon McNamara and his older brother Declan McNamara. More than 20 people (and 3 dogs) braved the snow and cold weather to participate in the rally.

Photo By Matthew Jonas/Evergreen Newspapers/Photo Editor Community members of Evergreen observe 5 minutes of silence during the Reflections of Peace event on September 21, 2009.

Photo By Matthew Jonas/Evergreen Newspapers/Photo Editor From left: PeaceJam member Emily Holmes and her mother Susan Holmes, both of Evergreen, listen to speakers during the reflections of peace ceremony Monday, September 21, 2009 at Buchanan Pond. More than 20 people (and 3 dogs) braved the snow and cold weather to participate in the rally. The gathering coincides with the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Photo By Matthew Jonas/Evergreen Newspapers/Photo Editor Community members of Evergreen listen to words of peace during the Reflections of Peace event on September 21, 2009.