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Community and Healing: Cook’s Corner to Host Candlelight Vigil on Anniversary of Tragic Shooting

Trabuco Canyon, Calif. — Cook’s Corner, a historic biker bar in Trabuco Canyon, plans to hold a vigil this Friday night to mark one year since a devastating shooting incident that claimed three lives and left six others injured. The event aims to honor the victims and unite the community in remembrance and healing. On the evening of August 23, 2023, the popular local hangout was bustling during its weekly spaghetti night, featuring live music, …

Community Honors Beloved American Fork Couple with Candlelight Vigil, Seeking Healing and Remembrance

American Fork, Utah — A candlelight vigil was held Sunday evening to honor the lives of Kerilyn and Olin Johnson, a couple from American Fork whose deaths have shaken their community. The couple was found deceased in their home last Thursday in what police have characterized as a murder-suicide. A somber wave of emotion swept through the assembled crowd, comprising friends, family, and associates who sought to remember and celebrate the couple while finding a …

Candlelight Vigil Esteemed in Wake of Monterey Park Mass Shooting

Monterey Park, California – As the one-year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of 11 people approaches, the city is preparing to hold a candlelight vigil to honor the victims and call for stricter gun laws. The shooting, which took place at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, deeply shook the community and sparked calls for action. The event, scheduled to take place at Monterey Park City Hall, will provide an opportunity for …