Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Los Angeles Chapter 52, held a candlelight vigil in memory of the 32 students who lost their lives, on the beach north of the pier on Friday evening, April 20. A South Korean flag alongside an American flag and the VT banner acknowledged the tragedy for all involved. photos by Margaret Molloy
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