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Nashville Waffle House shooting anniversary vigil

Nashville Tennessean
Abede Dasilva cries at a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community members attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Dasilva's brother, Akilah, was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Abede Dasilva cries at a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community members attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Dasilva's brother, Akilah, was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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Shaundelle Brooks speaks about her son Akilah Dasilva as her daughter Amber and son Abede comfort her during a Waffle House candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Shaundelle Brooks speaks about her son Akilah Dasilva as her daughter Amber and son Abede comfort her during a Waffle House candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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Dozens of family, friends and community residents attend the candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The event was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville.
Dozens of family, friends and community residents attend the candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The event was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville.
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Abede Dasilva sings during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Dasilva's brother, Akilah, was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Abede Dasilva sings during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Dasilva's brother, Akilah, was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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Akilah Dasilva's family members gather in the middle of a candlelight vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Akilah Dasilva's family members gather in the middle of a candlelight vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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Denise Griffith grieves during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Her nephew, Akilah Dasilva, was killed in the Waffle House shooting along with three other victims. Akilah's mom, Shaundelle Brooks, stands to the left.
Denise Griffith grieves during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Her nephew, Akilah Dasilva, was killed in the Waffle House shooting along with three other victims. Akilah's mom, Shaundelle Brooks, stands to the left.
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Family and friends prayed for victims of the Waffle House shooting during a candlelight vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.
Family and friends prayed for victims of the Waffle House shooting during a candlelight vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Dozens of family, friends and community residents attend a candlelight vigil for victims of the Waffle House shooting at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The event was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville.
Dozens of family, friends and community residents attend a candlelight vigil for victims of the Waffle House shooting at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The event was held to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville.
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Danielle Brown sings during a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The vigil at the Southeast Community Center commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting in Nashville.
Danielle Brown sings during a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The vigil at the Southeast Community Center commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting in Nashville.
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Aunt Denise Griffith, center, and her son, Antwon, talk about her nephew Akilah Dasilva during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Akilah was killed in the Waffle House shooting along with three other victims. Akilah's mom, Shaundelle Brooks, stands to the left.
Aunt Denise Griffith, center, and her son, Antwon, talk about her nephew Akilah Dasilva during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Akilah was killed in the Waffle House shooting along with three other victims. Akilah's mom, Shaundelle Brooks, stands to the left.
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Faith Crawford hugs Akilah Dasilva's mother, Shaundelle Brooks, during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Faith Crawford hugs Akilah Dasilva's mother, Shaundelle Brooks, during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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The family of Waffle House shooting victim Akilah Dasilva speak during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
The family of Waffle House shooting victim Akilah Dasilva speak during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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Mourners release balloons during a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The vigil at the Southeast Community Center commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting in Nashville.
Mourners release balloons during a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The vigil at the Southeast Community Center commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Waffle House mass shooting in Nashville.
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Akilah Dasilva's mother Shaundelle Brooks and brother Aldane DeSilva pray during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The vigil marked the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Akilah Dasilva's mother Shaundelle Brooks and brother Aldane DeSilva pray during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The vigil marked the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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Aldane Dasilva celebrates the life of his brother, Akilah Dasilva, with his friend Latreece Booker, right, during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
Aldane Dasilva celebrates the life of his brother, Akilah Dasilva, with his friend Latreece Booker, right, during a candlelight vigil at the Southeast Community Center on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dozens of family, friends and community residents attended the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville. Akilah was killed in the shooting along with three other victims.
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