Moment of silence, bells honor Newtown victims

Five New Milford mothers and their children followed Friday morning's moment of silence and bell ringing dedicated to those who died last week in Newtown by walking slowly through the rain and blustery wind around the Village Green in New Milford, each carrying a poster bearing the name of one of those who died Dec. 14. Among the participants are, front left, Paige Tannone, Hannah Ciampini, behind Paige, and Landon Tannone. Among the moms are, from left to right, Aimee Ciampini, Kayla Tannone, Mary Kate Tannone and Rebecca Chepren. Also lending their efforts to the demontration are Starr Gustas, Skylar Gustas, Luke Gustas, Jessica Stellato, Kyleigh Stelatto, Braydon Stellato and Lauren Tannone. Paige and Landon Tannone are carrying respective posters honoring Sandy Hook Elementary School principal Dawn Hochsprung and teacher Lauren Rousseau. Photo: Norm Cummings

Art Putnam of the United Methodist Church of New Milford rings the church's historic bell 27 times Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2012 as the Rev. Paul Fleck reads the names of those who died seven days earlier as the result of tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Shielding Mr.Putnam from a steady rain is fellow church member Steve Kolitz. Photo: Norm Cummings

Members of the United Methodist Church of New Milford join a state-wide observation of a moment of silence Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2012 dedicated to those who died seven days earlier as the result of tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Photo: Norm Cummings