Memorial plaza unveiled as Muslim youth reclaim site of London, Ont. attack
Sallam says she’s often asked what she misses most about her friend, and until recently, hasn’t been able to provide a specific answer.
YCCI had set out to reclaim the space of last year’s attack by holding Monday’s vigil and memorial plaza at the same spot where it happened. “We sat here and we just cried it all out … I don’t want that anymore, obviously it’s extremely emotional for all of us, but I think it’s so, so important to have something like this here that’s positive that we can look forward to,” Sallam said.
Monday’s vigil ended early due to an oncoming storm, but not before the crowd heard from a young pair of Yumnah’s cousins, who were identified as Areeb and Maham. The two spoke of their longing for the late members of the Afzaal family.
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