Many gathered Friday afternoon at the student union, after having to avoid the rain, to honor those who were murdered in the Charleston church shooting.
Alpha Phi Alpha men’s fraternity hosted the candlelight vigil. The pastor who was shot was a member of the Alpa Phi Alpha fraternity at Allen University.
Vice President Kevin Young told KnightNews.com that the ceremony wasn’t about them, but about the families and friends of those who were killed.
President Cass Brown said that the event was put together in just a couple hours, with the help of UCF. Word of the event was spread throughout the student body.
The families of the deceased forgave the suspect Friday morning during his first court hearing and told him they are praying for him despite losing their loved ones. That hearing was only for the charge related to possessing a firearm. The suspect has not yet gone before a judge for the 9 murder charges.
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