Winder community in Georgia looking to build themselves back up after Apalachee High School shooting

The community is coming together in the face of tragedy, hoping to give one another support after losing four lives in a shooting at Apalachee High School on Wednesday.

On Friday night, they searched for 'Light in the Darkness' during a vigil at Jug Tavern Park. Hundreds came out to grieve and support one another while honoring Richard "Ricky" Aspinwall, 39, Cristina Irimie, 53, Mason Schermerhorn, 14 and Christian Angulo, 14.

"We have to stay Barrow strong. Our hearts may be broken, but our resolve to push on remains strong," Winder Mayor Jimmy Terrell said.

Terrell led everyone through the vigil with his messages of love and strength. Four candlelights were lit as the names of the lives lost were read. Each of their impacts was shared with everyone present.

Christian Angulo's family sat together in front of the growing memorial on stage at the park. They held one another as everyone spoke. Christian's dad, Ismael, and mom, Emma, thanked the community with his siblings through a letter read to the crowd.

"He was taken too soon from us, and we are so devastated. We thank everyone for their prayers during this time," the letter read.

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