EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
The young, and the old. Those of all faiths, races, and economic backgrounds gathered Friday night in prayer.
"What tonight means to me is an understanding of other people, cultures, and that we love all," said local resident Jacqueline Rittel.
Despite the wind, the candles still shined as the names of the victims from the Sikh Temple shooting in Wisconsin were named.
Police say last Sunday, Army veteran Michael Page took the lives of six people at that temple due to hate.
"It's hard to image that still happens, this instance has shaken every nook and corner every person," said Pavan Sooch.
For Pavan and Amrik Sooch, it's a loss of one of their own.
"It shouldn't be, it shouldn't be," Amrik said.
"My parents, they came here by choice not chance," Pavan said. "So, this is the nation of choice and just to see this support for the community, standing by you gives a lot."
A moment of silence was held for those families in loss hundreds of miles away.
"My prayer and the prayer, is that our community and the world be more open and more respectable, inclusive, and be more open to people of all faith and nationalities," said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke.
Together as one, with heavy hearts for a better tomorrow.
Thousands attended the memorial service held for the victims Friday in Wisconsin, including US Attorney General Eric Holder.
Members of that Sikh temple say they won't repair a single bullet hole in a door near a prayer room. They say it will be a reminder of those who were killed in that attack.
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Despite the wind, the candles still shined as the names of the victims from the Sikh Temple shooting in Wisconsin were named.
