"Press on! A better fate awaits thee"- Victor Hugo (1802-1885), French Novelist & Poet

Welcoming Intro by Neethan Shanmugarajah & Suthamathy Sathananthan

2 minutes silence - paying tribute in memmory of tsunami victims

Thamil Thaai Vaalthu, being sung by Sinthia Sivasithamparam

Canadian National Anthem, being sung by Melanie Ratnam.

The Vigil organizers thanked the donors: TRO, Red Cross, TCEF, World Vision, Oxfam, TEMS and CTHH.

Multi faith prayers in memory of tsunami victims.

Volunteers Sumithra, Vathany and Malarvilly

In frigid weather, remembering and paying tribute to the tsunami vicitims.

Members of many community organizations were present at the Vigil. Logan Velumailum of Canadian Tamil Chamber of Commerce and Gary Anandasangaree of the Canadian Tamil Congress seen conversing during a break.

Skaters adjoining the venue of the Vigil

Vincent Veerasuntharam, Conservative Party candidate in Scarborough Southwest for Federal Election 2006

John McKay, current Liberl MP of Scarborough-Guildwood riding. Its' election time in Canada and several politicians representing Liberal, Conservative and NDP addressed the gathering.

Consevative Party Candidate Bill Redwood. "Tamils are going through are difficult time, I will lend a helping hand"

NDP candidate David Thomas addressing the gathering.

Tsunami Vigil Monologue, being read by Sujani Krishnalingham, in memory of the Boxing Day - Dec 26, 20004 Tsunami Victims.

Tsunami Vigil Monologue, being read by Sujani Krishnalingham, in memory of the Boxing Day - Dec 26, 20004 Tsunami Victims.

Volunteers handing out neon candles

A CD consisting of photos from the immediate aftermath of the tsunami were distibuted to the media at the Vigil.

A CD consisting of photos from the immediate aftermath of the tsunami were distibuted to the media at the Vigil.

A CD consisting of photos from the immediate aftermath of the tsunami were distibuted to the media at the Vigil.

A CD consisting of photos from the immediate aftermath of the tsunami were distibuted to the media at the Vigil.