Photo Focus: DeGraff Holds Day of Prayer Against Hurricanes

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Sen. Dwayne DeGraff gives opening remarks at a recent Day of Prayer ahead of the start of hurricane season on June 1. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)

As June 1, the official start of hurricane season approaches, the office of Sen. Dwayne M. DeGraff hosted a Day of Prayer against hurricanes in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas.

People from across the island of St. Thomas attend the Day of Prayer. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)
Sens. Marvin Blyden Jr. and Milton Potter attend the Day of Prayer. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)
Religious leaders and members of the local clergy lead the attendees in prayer. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)

Religious leaders and clergy met to place blessings upon the territory before hurricane season begins.

Attendees bow their heads in prayer. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)
Clinton Stapleton plays for the crowd at the Day of Prayer. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)
Sen. Dwayne DeGraff greets and thanks attendees for their participation in the Day of Prayer. (Photo by Jamal Potter, Legislature of the Virgin Islands)