Vigil Archives

Jealous Rage Leads to Fatal Shooting at Vigil: Police

HARRISBURG, Pa. – In a tragic turn of events, Adrian Norris has been accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Marshall Vujasinovich at a vigil in October. The shooting occurred at 19th and Holly streets during a vigil service for a victim of a fatal car crash. According to police, Norris drove his girlfriend’s car to and from the scene, and video recordings captured his movements around the city before the fatal shooting. During an extensive preliminary …

Community Gathers for Candlelight Vigil to Mourn Victims of Cloquet Super 8 Shooting

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friends and family gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the Super 8 in Cloquet to honor the memory of Shellby Trettel, a 22-year-old woman who tragically lost her life in a shooting at the hotel where she had worked for five years. Shellby was a beloved employee at the Super 8, and her family organized the vigil to pay tribute to her. Her father, Tim Trettle, and her aunt addressed the crowd, …

New York Murder-Suicide Victims Ornela, Gabriel, and Liam Remembered at Candlelight Vigil

WEST NYACK, N.Y. – A mother and her two sons, who were tragically killed in a murder-suicide over New Year’s weekend, will be laid to rest on Friday in Massachusetts. Calling hours for the family will be held on Thursday evening in West Nyack. Ornela Morgan, 43, and her two sons, Gabriel, 12, and Liam, 10, were found shot in their New City home on Dec. 30. Clarkstown police made the gruesome discovery, along with …

Community Group in Bemidji Commemorates Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Attack with Vigil

Bemidji, Minnesota – Members of the organization Indivisible Bemidji recently gathered to hold a vigil in remembrance of the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol. The event, which took place at a local park, aimed to honor the lives lost and reflect on the impact of the historic event. The vigil included moments of silence and speeches from community members, emphasizing the importance of unity and democracy. Attendees reiterated that the events …

Monticello Community Gathers for Emotional Vigil Honoring 4 Bragg Family Members After Tragic Home Explosion

MONTICELLO, Ark. – A community in Monticello, Arkansas gathered to honor the lives of four members of the Bragg family who tragically lost their lives in a home explosion. The vigil took place at Hyatt Field and was attended by many who knew the family and wanted to pay their respects. The Bragg family, consisting of Don, Hope, Kenneth, and Elizabeth Bragg, touched the lives of many in their community, making the loss deeply felt …

Vigil held in Chicago to commemorate downing of Flight PS752 and honor victims

CHICAGO, IL – In Chicago’s South Loop, a vigil was held to honor the victims of the downing of Flight PS752. The tragic event occurred four years ago when the flight was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of all 176 people on board. More than half of the victims were from Canada. The organization Chicago 4 Iran hosted the vigil at Roosevelt and Michigan Avenue …

Candlelight Vigil Held in Monticello to Honor Family Killed in Michigan House Explosion

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The community of Monticello, Arkansas, has been reeling from the tragic loss of Don and Hope Bragg, along with two of their children, Kenneth and Elizabeth, who were killed in a devastating house explosion in Michigan last week. To honor their memory and show support for the surviving son, Stephen, a candlelight vigil was held at the Monticello High School stadium, a place deeply connected to the Bragg family. Stephen, who attends …

Community Unites in Vigil for Victims of Whitmore Lake House Explosion

WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. – Members of the community came together at Whitmore Lake High School to hold a vigil in remembrance of the four individuals who tragically lost their lives in a house explosion. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in the death of 51-year-old Hope Bragg, her 53-year-old husband Don, and their children, 22-year-old Kenneth and 19-year-old Elizabeth. The homeowner, 72-year-old Richard Pruden, was severely injured but survived the explosion, while his 16-year-old …

Community Gathers for Vigil Honoring Victims of Tragic House Explosion

WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. – Around 200 people gathered in the gymnasium of Whitmore Lake High School on January 6, 2024, to honor the lives of four individuals who were killed in a recent house explosion. The vigil also paid tribute to the two survivors of the tragic event. The solemn event included a rotating gallery displaying digital images of the family members who lost their lives in the explosion. The atmosphere was filled with grief …

Grieving Family Holds Vigil After Loved One’s Tragic Demise in Failed Robbery

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Family and friends in South Bend, Indiana, are still coming to terms with the sudden loss of Glen Brooks, who died during a botched robbery attempt at a gas station. A prayer vigil was held for Brooks on Thursday as loved ones remembered him as a good person who made a bad choice. Brooks, just 24 years old, attempted to rob the Phillips 66 gas station with a handgun in the …