JAY YOUNG | THE GOSHEN NEWS
A golden bald eagle, the American symbol for freedom, rests atop an American flag as spectators attend a prayer gathering on the lawn of the Elkhart County Courthouse in downtown Goshen on Friday afternoon. The event, which was organized by Elkhart County HOPE (Helping Our People Everywhere), was scheduled to coincide exactly with the time that Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 45th president. At the event, members of the community offered prayers and songs aimed at bringing everyone together and offering hope for all.