All over the British Columbia, the event is held to remember people who died in the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival Tragedy in Vancouver on Saturday evening.
The BC government proclaimed official memories and mourning days for the victims of official memories and tragedy on Friday, and 11 people were killed and dozens of injuries when the driver of SUV faced the crowd at the Philippine Street Festival.
Groups across BC planned to display events by setting boundaries and public on Friday and weekends.
The public can sign a book of mourning in the main lobby of Vancouver City Hall from Friday to May 15th to 5 pm. Share the message of mourning online.
Vancouver resident Linda yan was one of the people signed.
“I was born in Vancouver and I couldn’t imagine that this kind of tragedy would happen here,” she said. “At the event where people feel safe, we seem to be in the superiority.”
The public can also sign a book of mourning in Victoria’s BC legislative department.
‘I hope this will never happen again.’
At the memorial near the scene of Fraser and East 41st Avenue, locals entered the steady flow on Friday morning and put flowers and light candles to honor the lost people. The bulletin board was hanging on the fence surrounding the John Oliver Secondary School Compound with people wearing personal notes.
Nathaniel Fernandez, a Philippines in the neighborhood, said it was difficult to visit the site for several days after the attack.
“As a Philippines, it’s just a big hit,” CBC News said. ?
He said he was impressed by the number of people of all ages and backgrounds who came to pay his respect.
“Vancouver is a caring city.” “I hope this will never happen again.”
Market and Premier talk about the deep impact of tragedy
In his written statement, Ken Sim said in a written statement that the city was along with the day of the day of mourning.
“What happened last Saturday was one of the darkest days in our city’s history. Congratulations on community, culture and pride were shattered by unimaginable violence.”
Sim said that the pain of tragedy was felt beyond the basis of the festival and praised the reactions of the first respondents and the members of the community.
“We are devastated. We are heartbroken. And we are in sorrow and solidarity,” he said. “The celebration of Lapu-Lapu was rooted in the Filipino heritage, but the impact of this tragedy influenced people with all the backgrounds.”
He added that the city will try to ensure that the lost life will never be forgotten. Their memories remain part of Vancouver’s common history.
BC Premier David Eby also issued a statement that recognizes the scale of tragedy.
“To all suffering: your pain is our pain. Your loss is our loss. We are standing with you,” Eby said.
BC health officials say the man accused of attacking a car attack at the Vancouver Filipino Festival was under mental health supervision and followed, but there was no sign of violence before his deadly violence.
He stressed that the Filipinos were deeply woven in BC’s fabrics.
“Filipinos have been well reputed as a community. Now are our turn to return. It is time to provide treatment. We will provide comfort. We offer hugs and support. Take action so that it will not happen again.”
He said that the attack could not prevent the British Columbia from gathering to celebrate culture and identity.
Vancouver MLA requires healing and continuous support.
Vancouver MLA MABLE ELMORE says that the tragedy is “painful,” but says he is doing his best to support people who are directly affected. She says that day of mourning is not only time to sad and remember the victims, but also to heal.
“I’m a person who is influenced, contacted, is not isolated, and asks for help,” she said. “It is helpful to support the victims and families as well as those who witnessed it.”
MLA MABLE ELMORE is a member of a civil service and a Vancouver Philippine community, shares what you think on the day of memory and mourning.
Vancouver-Kensington, a member of the Canadian community of the Philippines, was on the scene in the aftermath of the incident. The video, which circulates online, tried to relax as the bystander was closed near the defendant Adam Kai-Ji Lo.
“The crowd was very angry and of course,” she said. “We had to wait for the police to detain him.”
She said she was injured by several community members who volunteered at the festival.
“Two volunteers still remain in the hospital,” she said. “Some were injured, but they were released.”
Mass and boundary
Matthew Furtado, director of the Vancouver Roman Catholic Archdiocese, said that some Catholic parishes hosted a commemorative and prayer boundary to honor those who were lost in tragedy.
Furtado told CBC News, “I really understand the importance of gathering together at the time of sorrow in the faith tradition and the time of disease.” The commemorative of the Catholic tradition is not time to look back, but it is time for us to believe in eternal life. ”
Friday was declared by the BC government as a day of official memory and mourning for the victims of tragedy at Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. The incident is related to the SUV that hit the crowd at the end of the case, and 11 people were killed and dozens more injuries.
The Archbishop J. Michael Miller is leading the commemorative mass for those who are directly affected by tragedy in Holy Rosary Cathedral in the city of Vancouver. CBC News will enhance the mass.
Ken SIM, who attended the service, said he was moving to witness the community of mourning.
“There is a lot of sorrow, fear, anger and many emotions.” He added that such an open event provides a space for collective healing.
SIM admitted that the recent events could leave an unstable feeling of attending a large meeting, but emphasized that public festivals and community events were maintained safely. “Each has a security protocol and a risk assessment,” he said.
He noted that the upcoming BMO Vancouver Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, will increase security measures.
“I have a personal reason because my son is running away … If you don’t think it’s safe, your son will not run,” SIM said.
East Vancouver’s Vancor Mary Diocese starts at 4 pm on Friday, and is monitoring candles on the tragedy site and holding a pilgrimage.
The other commemorative chunks of BC are as follows.
friday
- St. Andrew Cathedral, Victoria, 7:30 pm
Saturday
- St. Mary’s Concept Diocese, Delta, 9:00 am
- St. Andrew Diocese, Vancouver, 11:30 am
- St. Joseph Diocese, Langli, 6:15 pm
monday
- St. Francis de Sales Diocese, Bernaby, 6 pm
Furtado said the Archbishop Miller called for a collection of all Catholic parishes to support family and survivors of tragedy this weekend.
The candlelight boundaries are held on Friday at 7:00 pm on Chilliwack Central Community Park and will be held at Langara College at 7:00 pm on Sunday.
Adam Kai-Ji Lo, a 30-year-old, faced eight two degrees murders regarding the accident, but the police said that more prosecution could come as the investigation continued.
