This Memorial Day weekend, UCSB students and Isla Vista residents honored and remembered the lives of George Chen, Katie Cooper, James Hong, Christopher Martinez, David Wang and Veronika Weiss. The march started from Storke Tower, where a dance piece titled Not One More and an a cappella performance of “Amazing Grace” took place. Everyone was given blue LED candle tea lights as part of the Blunite IV campaign.
Photos by Lorenzo Basilio, McLane Brown and Paris Cullen
Thousands gathers at Storke Plaza just before marching towards Isla Vista. Lorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusMcLane Brown/Daily Nexus Paris Cullen/Daily NexusA cappella groups performing “Amazing Grace” just under Storke Tower. McLane Brown/Daily NexusUCSB students and vigil attendees solemnly walk past Storke Tower as they make their way to People’s Park in Isla Vista. Photo CourtesyEveryone was given blue LED candle tea lights as they marched towards Isla Vista. McLane Brown/Daily NexusLorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusMcLane Brown/Daily NexusStudents hold up blue LED candle tea lights as they walk towards People’s Park. Paris Cullen/Daily NexusLorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusHundreds of paper bags illuminated with blue LED lights were used to mark the path of the march. Photo CourtesyUCSB students, Isla Vista residents, and other attendees walk past hundreds of paper bags illuminated with blue LED lights, which were used to direct the route of the march. Photo CourtesyStudents and residents gather at People’s Park in Isla Vista. Lorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusUCSB students, Isla Vista residents, and other attendees fill People’s Park before the start of the memorial service to remember the six UCSB students who were murdered one year to this day. Photo CourtesyChancellor Yang begins the memorial service at People’s Park. Lorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusFamily members of those who lost their lives last year sit and wait before they speak. Lorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusKelly Wang, mother of George Chen, speaks in remembrance of her son. McLane Brown/Daily NexusLorenzo Basilio/Daily NexusIsla Vista residents created a memorial in front of IV Deli Mart (lower right) in remembrance of Christopher Martinez. Lorenzo Basilio/Daily Nexus
