Stoughton Joins Together With Candlelight Vigil for Crash Victims

STOUGHTON, MA — Candles burned at the top of driveways at many houses in Stoughton tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The community honored the Stoughton High School victims of last month's car crash with candlelight vigils at many homes throughout town.

Community members took part in showing the community it has the backs of the families of Chris Desir, Eryck Sarblah, Nick Joyce, and David Bell.

Stoughton resident Diane Russell said her daughter was a classmate of the boys, which was part of what inspired her to light candles and continue to support the families. She said it's been tough, but the best way to show support for her daughter is to have patience.

Russell said, "You just have to listen, just be patient, and not expect too much."

Others like Abbey Eustis haven't lived in Stoughton long, but Eustis said she still wanted to help. Besides tonight's candlelight vigil, Eustis was also involved with the Stoughton Moms Club, making ribbons for the funeral services.

Eustis said, "I don't know many people, but was sort of inspired in the week of tragedy."

She said events like this make her happy to live in Stoughton, especially when the community is able to come together for each other like this.

Eustis said, "It made me feel hopeful we moved to a town that's so united."