If there is no stay, the State of Alabama is preparing to execute Kenneth Smith on Thursday, 1.25.23 at 6 p.m. at Holman State Prison. Below are the vigils around the state. Please support them and remember that it is not too late to call or fax the Governor and that it is never too late to protest all killing. PHONE 1-334-242-7100
FAX: 1-334-242-3282 Email: http://governor.alabama.gov/contact/contact_form.aspx
PRE EXECUTION RALLY, PRESS CONFERENCE AND DELIVERY OF PETITIONS
1.23.24 11:00 a.m. MONTGOMERY CAPITOL STEPS
ALABAMA VIGILS ON DAY OF EXECUTION:
BIRMINGHAM:
Vigil sponsored by JAM In front of the county courthouse and the art museum, Arrington & Woods North from 4:30-6:00 p.m. concluding with the requiem if appropriate.
Birmingham Friends Meeting hangs a black flag from an upstairs window facing the street on all execution dates in this country stating: TODAY WE MOURN THE DEATH OF A FELLOW HUMAN BEING
TUSCALOOSA:
On the corner in front of Grace Presbyterian Church
Please bring signs! 11:30-12:00
AUBURN:
AUUF: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
CAMP HILL:
Camp Hill Universalist's vigil will begin at 5:45 p.m; at 6:00 the bell will toll.
HOLMAN PRISON:
The men show their respect and solidarity by refraining from sports and wearing their dress whites for yard where they observe moments of silence and prayer on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
VIRTUAL VIGIL
For those who cannot attend an actual vigil our friends of Death Penalty Action are organizing a virtual vigil at 5:00 p.m. Here is the link to register:
