Chinese Olympic Torch Event Subdued in Wake of Earthquake

With 60,000 missing and the death toll hovering around 13,000 after a massive earthquake hit the country, the Olympic torch relay in the Chinese province of Jiangxi today was toned down.  Chinese volunteers waved flags (as seen above) during the simplified ceremony that opened with a minute of silence out of respect for those who lost their lives.

I am saddened by this tragedy and my thoughts are with the people of China during this very difficult time. 

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