The word “Unite” is written on the balloons that were released as part of a Unity Day celebration Tuesday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Those taking part in Tuesday morning’s Unity Day event, listen to Dawn Helgeson outside of LIFE Mower County before letting their balloons go. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Roger Mallan holds a collection of balloons, ready to hand out to those taking part in the Unity Day event Tuesday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

People let their balloons go during a Unity Day Celebration outside of LIFE Mower County Tuesday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com