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"Supporters of Trayvon Martin gathered in Waterfront Park in Louisville on Wednesday evening.Photos from gatheringThe community outreach group Connected Voices held a black balloon release ceremony at Waterfront Park.The outcome of this case has been a very emotional one for many people.\"We've got to unite and we've got to unite not just in one state of the United States but everywhere,\" said resident Aloma Jones.Some in Louisville wanted to take a peaceful approach to deal with those emotions.\"It's just a beautiful thing to have everyone out here to support him and his family as well as their loved ones and the ones they've lost as well,\" said resident Lanesha Hurt.On Saturday, former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Martin.Since the decision, demonstrations -- some violent -- and Justice for Travyon vigils have taken place across the country.Members of Connected Voices said the event is meant to be a peaceful one held in the spirit of unity and compassion.One of the organizers said she relates to Martin's mother and understands the pain the family is going through.\"When you're feeling a certain way, you know there's someone else out there that feels the same way you do. I think it's very necessary for people to provide avenues for people to release their emotions in a productive way and that's what the black balloon ceremony is all about,\" said Theresa Thomas with Connected Voices."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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