‘Vandal Strong’ candlelight vigil held to honor UI students
University of Idaho held vigil Wednesday; over 1,000 people attended to pay respects to victims, families
Students and community members gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 30, to honor the lives of the four U of I students.
December 1, 2022
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Students entering the Kibbie Dome before the Candelight Vigil held for the four University of Idaho students who lost their lives.
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Idaho State Police stood guard by the podium in Kibbie Dome.
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Idaho Govenor Brad Little attended the vigil.
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“Vandal Strong” items were available for all the people who came to the vigil
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Information was available to attendees, with a scanable QR code.
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Dean of Students Blaine Eckles began the vigil with a speech for all the victims and Vandals.
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President C. Scott Green spoke to everyone second, and shared his condolences with the community.
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Stacy Chapin, Ethan Chapin’s mother, talked about UI and what a special connection her family has with it.
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Steve Goncalves, Kaylee Goncalves’ father, talked about the beautiful friendship his daughter and Madison Mogen had.
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Ben Mogen, Madison Mogen’s father, spoke about his daughters love for music and how they spent time at concerts together.
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Students raised up their candles in a moment of silence to honor the victims.
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One student holding their candle up during a prayer led by a local church.
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The students and community put their heads down during the prayer to honor their fellow students.