Crime & Safety

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Candlelight Vigil for San Bernardino Victims

It was an emotional ceremony for those we've lost.

San Bernardino, CA: Hundreds came out Monday night to the city of San Bernardino, to gather at an emotional candlelight vigil for the victims who died and were injured in the San Bernardino terrorist attack.

The event was held outside the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors’ chambers. Elected officials, members of the San Bernardino community, and members of the Service Employees International Union, were in attendance.

The vigil featured musical performances and speeches. The name of each one of the 14 victims who died was read aloud, and a candle lit in their honor.

The victims who died Wednesday were Sierra Clayborn of Moreno Valley, 27; Aurora Godoy of San Jacinto, 26; Damian Meins of Riverside, 58; Robert Adams of Yucaipa, 40; Isaac Amanios of Fontana, 60; Bennetta Bet-Badal of Rialto, 46; Harry Bowman of Upland, 46; Juan Espinoza of Highland, 50; Shannon Johnson of Los Angeles, 45; Larry Kaufman of Rialto, 42; Tin Nguyen of Santa Ana, 31; Nicholas Thalasinos of Colton, 52; Yvette Velasco of Fontana, 27; and Michael Wetzel of Lake Arrowhead, 37.

Another 21 people were injured in the attack.

View the attached images and video for highlights of Monday’s event.  SCROLL DOWN PAST LINKS FOR PHOTO GALLERY.


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