A march will be held Saturday in Windsor to show support for Shayne Howe and Michelle Lyon, an interracial couple who were the target of a disturbing cross burning incident last Sunday on their front lawn.
Ralliers will gather at 2:45 p.m. at the Windsor Community Centre, located at the corner of Gerrish and King streets, before marching to the Windsor Exhibition Arena.
Those attending are encouraged to bring posters, flags and letters of support for Howe and Lyon.
Hundreds are expected to attend, including Howe and Lyon, who are from nearby Newport, Hants Co.
Premier Darrell Dexter told reporters Thursday the incident “deeply saddened” him and is calling on the community to support the couple.
“But intolerance, issues of racism, are not particular to Nova Scotia,” he said. “They happen in, unfortunately, communities across the country and when they happen what we do is we come together around those who have been injured by the actions and we look to support them.”
Two brothers — Justin Rehberg, 19, and Nathan Rehberg, 20 — face a number of charges in connection with the incident, including public incitement of hatred.
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Organizers say the march is meant to show support, not to seek justice or promote hatred.
