In light of the recent stabbings at Abbotsford Senior Secondary on November 1, UFV’s faculty and staff association and Student Union Society hosted a candlelight vigil on Friday.
Student Union Society president Sukhi Brar shared with those in attendance her experiences working with victim Letisha Reimer.
“Letisha was such a joy to know,” she said. “She had this personality that would light up the room. I can’t express what a huge loss this is and how devastating this is for people.”
“Over the past few days I’ve heard from countless people on our campus about the many ways in which they’re connected in someway to Tuesday’s tragedy, and I want to acknowledge and highlight how important it is for us to take the time to grieve and support one another during this horrific time,” Brar continued. “Please, even if you didn’t know Letisha Reimer or her friend, make every effort to be there for your fellow students, staff, faculty during this difficult time.”
Joel Feenstra, electrical instructor with UFV’s faculty of applied and technical studies, who personally knew Reimer also spoke at the vigil, as well as UFV president Dr. Mark Evered.
“Let’s all continue to do whatever we can to help the families, to help the community heal,” Evered said.
