Members of the community came together today to remember the 17 lives lost, including 8 children.
Members of the community came together today to remember the lives lost, with services and a street re-naming in honor of one of the 8 children who died in the fire.and part of a closely-knit community that took root in the building.
A square in front of the building was renamed 17 Abdoili Touray Way, in honor of a pioneering Gambian community leader and the 17 victims.
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