Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter An estimated crowd of more than 500 people marched Saturday in the CommUNITY Voices Against Violence. The group marched from the front of Old Main on the Washington and Jefferson College Campus up Beau Street and through Washington before returning to campus.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter Holding the banner at the front of the Communuty Voices Against Violence March Saturday were, from left, Cody Ochel, 20, and Washington school students Keiana Randolph, 12, Kelsey Jones, 14, and Veronika Haynesworth, 12.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter Lydia D'Alessanro of Washington, left, and Dr. Roberta DiLorenzo, superintendent of Washinton School District, were among many holding signs during opening speeches at the Community Voices Against Violence March Saturday in Washington.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter A photograph of 1976 murder victim Susan Rush was displayed by Washington County Crime Victims Assistance Program volunteer Jana Iams, niece of Miss Rush. The organization provides memorial stones at the Crime Victims Garden by the Family Court Center. Memorial stones for Rush, Tim McNerney, and Vaughn Simonelli were placed in the garden Saturday.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter T-shirts memorializing slain Washington & Jefferson College football player Tim McNerney were available for purchase. McNerney, a senior, was killed Oct. 4, while walking back to campus from downtown Washington.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter Yellow balloons were carried by many who marched, including members of the drum line.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter Crystal Heitger of Washington held her sign high throughout the march from the college through downtown Washington and back to the college.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporte Local dignitaries, including Tori Haring-Smith, president of Washington & Jefferson College, center in black coat; Roberta DiLorenzo, superintendent of Washington School District, and Brenda Davis, mayor of Washington, participated in the march.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter Dr. Robert McNerney is greeted by Georgianna Farkas of Washington following McNerney's speech at the conclusion of the Community Voices Against Violence program and march Saturday afternoon.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter The members of the march joined hands in unity at the conclusion of the program.

Robin Richards/Observer-Reporter David Ellis wore a yellow hat, shirt, and sunglasses and marched with his son, David Ellis Jr. They are from Washington.