Mourners gather in Surrey to pay their respects. Photo by BW Homer
Mourners gather in Surrey to pay their respects. Photo by BW Homer

Overwhelming community support felt at Surrey vigil for Lapu-Lapu day victims

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Some attendees feel Vancouver and Surrey could be doing more A woman is seen lighting a candle for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. Photo by BW Homer Attendees light candles and join the Filipino community in a vigil for the 11 friends and family members killed at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival […]

Some attendees feel Vancouver and Surrey could be doing more

A woman is seen lighting a candle for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. Photo by BW Homer

Attendees light candles and join the Filipino community in a vigil for the 11 friends and family members killed at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. Photo by BW Homer

A woman places her head on the shoulder of another mourner at Holland Park in Surrey on Wednesday night, April 30, 2025. Photo by BW Homer

A woman is seen paying respect at the makeshift memorial at Holland Park in Surrey on Wednesday night, April 30, 2025. Photo by BW Homer

Man places candle at the Lapu-Lapu Day vigil in Surrey. Photo by BW Homer

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BW Homer is an award winning journalist and 2025 Read Mercer fellowship recipient with the Vancouver Sun. For 25 years, Homer has continuously worked as a content creator and professional photographer. A graduate of both technical and scientific illustration from Sheridan College and journalism from Langara College.

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