VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Locals in Vancouver with a connection to New Zealand are gathering Wednesday evening to reflect on the lives lost when a white supremacist gunned down worshipers at two mosques.
Fifty people were killed in the attack.
Kia Ora Vancouver is hosting a remembrance gathering, in the hopes of create a space for those who would like to reflect on the attack. There will be singing and a moment of silence. Attendees will be invited to share their thoughts.
“We just hope that people can feel a bit closer to home if we’re together,” said Anastasia Sillick of Kia Ora Vancouver.
Sillick says while there have been multiple vigils around the Lower Mainland, New Zealanders in the city have been looking for a place to come together with others from their country.
“We saw a need in the community to come together for us Kiwis to have a place to hold space and show respect for those who lost their lives,” Sillick said.
She says there are no expectations for the event, adding it is an “informal” gathering for people who want to support each other.
“We just want to create a space for people to come together in love and light,” she said.
The event begins at 6:15 p.m. at Sunset Beach.
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