On June 3, 2024, The Victims of Communism Memorial Museum and Foundation (VCMMF) hosted a vigil for victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Eric Patterson, the new director of the VCMMF, gave an address to begin the evening, which included talks from Chen Guangcheng and student organizers of Tiananmen Square. Dr. Bill Saunders, Director of the Center for Human Rights, was also in attendance.
Chen Guangcheng addresses vigil attendees
Chen Guangcheng addresses vigil attendees
Chen Guangcheng and his wife in front of the Statue of Democracy
Chen Guangcheng and his wife in front of the Statue of Democracy
Chen Guangcheng being interviewed by a pro Hong Kong media outlet
Chen Guangcheng being interviewed by a pro Hong Kong media outlet
Around one hundred people attended the candlelight memorial service
Around one hundred people attended the candlelight memorial service
Piero Tozzi, Staff Director of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China addresses the crowd
Piero Tozzi, Staff Director of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China addresses the crowd