Many people on Saturday mentioned just how shocking it is that's already been almost a year from that tragedy on the Fourth of July, but they also mentioned how important faith has been throughout their healing.
Immaculate Conception Church, Nancy Rotering and Brad Schneider honored the Highland Park parade shooting victims on Saturday."Remembering what happened, you look at how valuable life is, and you just try to do the best you can to live it," said Aleena Piagentini, a Highland Park resident.tragedy on the Fourth of July"Prayer creates a huge impact in our lives and in our faith," said Father Hernan Cuevas with Immaculate Conception Church.
Following prayer, people joined Mayor Nancy Rotering and 10th District Congressman Brad Schneider to plant an oak tree outside the church, as a reminder of the strength in this community. It's been a difficult year for people in Highland Park. Many of them say they're still struggling to cope with the tragedy, but are carrying on with the help of their neighbors and moments like this, so they never forget the lives lost.
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