Lahaina Tear Drop Memorial honors fire victims
Family and friends of loved ones who perished in the Lahaina wildfire gathered for the unveiling of the Lahaina Tear Drop Memorial, a sculpture made by Soakai Toufa, on Wednesday evening.
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People gathered around the tear drop to read the names of their loved ones aloud and then place a flower in the sculpture's center.
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Family and friends of loved ones who perished in the Lahaina wildfire gathered for the unveiling of the Lahaina Tear Drop Memorial, a sculpture made by Soakai Toufa, on Wednesday evening.
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American Medical Response ambulance crew members, from left, Mike Akiona, Denis Ban Shigeta, Maren Anka and Avery Yamada embrace in prayer. The team was there to honor their co-worker, Anthony "Tony" Simpson, who died in the fire.
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Alondria Gonzalez, left, embraces her mother, Adelina Gonzalez. Also present but not visible is Noe Gonzalez. The family was there to honor Juan de Leon.
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People watched during the memorial ceremony.
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Soakai Toufa at Wednesday's ceremony.
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The sunset behind the metal sculpture, which is a prototype for one that will be made of stone.
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Katie Zimmerman places an anthurium in the center of the sculpture in memory of her dear friend Rex Cole.
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A woman shielded her face from the setting sun while in prayer at the service.
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