A candlelight vigil will be held in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Sunday in memory of the victims of the Bondi Junction attack that has shocked the country.
Lone gunman Joel Cauchi, 40, killed six people and stabbed 12 more during a murderous attack in the popular Sydney shopping center last Saturday.
Six other victims, two men, three women and a nine-month-old baby, are recovering in hospital in stable condition.
The State Government and Waverley Council have organized a candlelight vigil to be held at 5pm at Dolphin Court in Bondi Beach on Sunday afternoon.
A candlelight vigil will be held in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Sunday in memory of the victims of the Bondi Junction attack that has shocked the country.
Six other victims, two men, three women and a nine-month-old baby, are recovering in stable condition in hospital.
The vigil will include a minute of silence and people will be asked to bring their own candles.
“I think if we can stay together through the difficult periods, we can send the message that there are many more good people in this city than there are bad actors and that there is evil,” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said Saturday.
“Those who have lost loved ones have unanimously said that they can feel the support of the community behind them and that they know they are not alone.”
Minns said the vigil would be an opportunity to “support those who have lost loved ones and remember those who have been murdered.”
“I think if we can stay together through the difficult periods, we can send the message that there are many more good people in this city than there are bad actors and that there is evil,” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said Saturday.
Among those killed in the attack was security guard Faraz Tahir.
Among those killed in the attack was security guard Faraz Tahir.
Tahir, who had arrived in Australia after fleeing persecution in Pakistan, was killed trying to protect Cauchi buyers.
“He is not only a hero for us but for the entire nation,” said Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association national president Adnan Qadir.
“We are here in large numbers to continue Faraz’s legacy by reflecting on his bravery and courage and giving strength to our youth that they too must always be ready to serve others and most importantly, this beautiful country.”
Five of the six dead were women: Ashlee Good, 38, Dawn Singleton, 25, Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, and Yixuan Cheng, 27.
Counselors and support services have been made available to emergency services who were at the scene of multiple violent attacks in Sydney this week.