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A their respects respects at at aa candlelight candlelight vigil vigil held held at at Spirit Spirit Square Square Dec. Dec.21. 21. A crowd crowd of of 50 50 or or more more community members gathered to pay their The to recognize recognize those those we've we've lost lost from from our our streets streets and andthe thestruggles struggles The celebration celebration of of life life was was held on the longest night of the year to of with friends, friends, to to be be with with family family and and find find the the warmth warmthand andcomfort comfortinin of those those who who remain remain behind. behind. "This time of year is the time to be with each have left left us, us, and and especially especially give give thanks thanks to tothose thosewho whoare arehelping," helping," each other. other. Tonight Tonight II would would like to pay my respects to those who have Mayor hoping the the vigil vigil will will become become an an annual annual event. event. Mayor Andy Andy Adams Adams said, said, addressing the crowd. Organizers are hoping
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