adminThousands of people gathered in Canada’s London on Tuesday for a vigil to remember and grieve the Muslim family slain in a racist attack.
A vigil was held for the Muslim family police say were targeted in a violent attack that left a nine-year-old boy in hospital and his sister, parents and grandmother dead in London, Ont.
The vigil started shortly after 7 p.m. outside of the London Muslim Mosque and lasted around two hours, filled with prayers and calls for action against Islamophobia.
The grieving community came together outside the London Muslim Mosque with messages of love and tolerance. Banners could read ‘Love for all, hatred for none’ and ‘We stand with our London family.’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the vigil as well.
Locals reflected on what the incident represented for their community, with many saying they do not feel safe.
“We fear for our life now. I mean my kids are always out on the driveway. Is it safe for them to play in the driveway?” questioned a London resident.
“It’s time for them to open their eyes and realise what kind of society we live in. This is not really the land of the free or the land of the people until we all come together and accept each other as one, no matter what skin color you have, what race you are or where you’re from,” said another local.
On Sunday, four members of a family who were out on an evening walk were killed after a man rammed them with his pick-up truck. Police said they were targeted because of their religion.
