By KEVIN KOVANICH

NIU President John Peters led a procession of people, including the victims’ families, from the south door of the Holmes Student Center to the site of the proposed Memorial Garden east of Cole Hall.

By KYLE NABORS

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday evening in the Martin Luther King Commons to commemorate the one year anniversary with a candlelight vigil.

Sean Curl & Randi Stella | Northern Star

Passers-by react to the memorial crosses set up on campus Saturday as events proceed to commemorate the anniversary of Feb. 14.

By DESMOND LAWE

The white crosses that served as an impromptu memorial site on the hill outside the Holmes Student Center last year briefly returned Friday to commemorate the one year anniversary of the shooting at Cole Hall.

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The following were submitted in rememberance of the victims by their families or were written by Northern Star staff.

"An infectious smile and a giggle that could go on for many minutes, and brighten even the darkest day."

"A smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. With just those simple gestures, she could evoke the most pleasant of emotions."

"Julie was very goal oriented early in her life – she knew what she wanted and was determined to get it."

"Complementing her love of nature, Ryanne had a true passion for learning and was something of a modern day renaissance woman."

"Dan loved his entire family, family gatherings, and all of his friends very much."

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