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Okotokians lit candles to hnour the 11 lives lost and countless others affected by the April 26 tragedy. OkotoksOnline/Harrison O'Nyons
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Okotokians lit candles to honour the 11 lives lost and countless others affected by the April 26 tragedy. Okotoks Online/Harrison O'Nyons
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Okotokians gathered at the Olde Towne Plaza on Monday (May 5) evening for a candlelight vigil in tribute to the victims of the tragedy at the Vancouver Filipino Lapu-Lapu Day Festival.
The April 26 incident claimed the lives of 11 people and injured more than 20 others. Vigils and tributes have been held across the country in the days since.
Those attending the Okotoks vigil were provided with candles, which were lit from a single flame passed hand to hand through the crowd.
The Lapu Lapu Day festival is a celebration of Filipino heritage and culture, with the province of British Columbia having declared Lapu-Lapu Day in 2023.
The event's organizer, Arianna Ramsay, encouraged those who are able to donate to United Way BC's Kapwa Strong Fund.
