Respect held their first candlelight vigil on Sunday 8th December at their Park in Laughton and were joined by approximately 65 family members of the bereaved. Alison & Gordon were both pleased and surprised by the numbers.
A service was held where the families could light a candle for their loved one and mulled wine and mince pies were served afterwards whilst Christmas music played.
The sunset was amazing……………..
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