SAN BERNARDINO — San Bernardino once again came together Tuesday evening in the wake of tragic violence that took innocent lives Monday.
Hundreds gathered for a candlelight vigil at North Park Elementary School on April 11, where one day earlier a classroom filled with special-needs children watched as their teacher and one of their classmates were fatally shot before the gunman turned his weapon on himself. The shooter wounded another student.
Clergy, school district officials and community leaders prayed for everyone affected by the shooting, including first responders and the community.
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Pastor Steve Lounsbury reminded the crowd of the Sermon on the Mount: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.