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Last night in front of the Turning Point Integrative Therapies on Sixth Avenue in Tacoma more than 160 people held candles, shared stories, honored the late Sen. Ted Kennedy and his drive for a public health insurance option.

"The personal stories were compelling and passionately told," explained Chiara Wood, the vigil's organizer and member of the Tacoma Council of MoveOn.org. "We had lots of positive feedback and traffic honking."

Only three opposers of the vigil stood across the street.

Photography by John Fox