Loved ones, community members host vigil honoring victims of the Louisville plane crash
By DeAndria Turner
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — It’s been two days since the UPS cargo plane crash that left the Louisville community heartbroken. On Thursday night, families, coworkers, and city leaders came together to heal and honor the lives lost.
In the midst of devastation, the heart of Louisville shone through. Dozens of community members gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
“Something like this happening to my home, my family — it’s devastating,” Darryl Moore said.
As the sun set over the city, hearts were heavy, mourning the lives lost after the UPS plane crash and massive fire that shook Louisville earlier this week.
“It’s just comforting for people to show their love to Louisville, Kentucky,” another community member said.
During the vigil, prayers filled the air as candles flickered in the crowd.
“I pray that you pour out blessings and mercy upon us,” one attendee said.
“We’re going to take it day by day. We’re going to get through this together,” Moore added.
The community gathered at the Teamsters Union Hall. UPS employees, neighbors, and local leaders joined in remembrance and hope.
“Life is busy, life is hard. But having a little bit of compassion for other people and people stepping up like this, I mean, it just tells you what Louisville is all about,” Kim Priddi-Wolfe said.
Among those in attendance was Darryl Moore, a UPS employee of ten years, who said the tragedy hit close to home.
“I never imagined something like this happening in our backyard. And the fact that this time it did, puts a lot of things in perspective. It makes you realize how fragile life is,” Moore said.
That fragility was felt by everyone, from toddlers to city and state leaders, all standing together to be Louisville Strong.
There is another prayer vigil Friday night at 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park.
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