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Raw video of the entire vigil held May 27 at San Jose City Hall, remembering and honoring the nine people killed in a mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority rail yard.
The grieving started before the formal ceremony. Leonard Megia, the father of shooting victim Paul Megia’s wanted people to know more about his son.
“He was a good father, a good son and my best friend,” he said.
Kyle Megia, Paul Megia’s son also talked the memories he shared with his father.
“He introduced me to snowboarding and other activities I wouldn’t know any of this without him," he said.
More than 2,000 people gathered at San Jose City Hall Thursday evening to remember the nine people killed in Wednesday's mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority rail yard. Kris Sanchez reports.
Liccardo started out the vigil by reading the nine shooting victims killed by a VTA employee.
Every faith was represented along with local politicians.
“We need to recommit to action to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren.
More than 2,000 people gathered at San Jose City Hall Thursday evening to remember the nine people killed in Wednesday's mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority rail yard. Cheryl Hurd reports.
There was a lot of tears and love in the San Jose City Hall quad Thursday night.
Several families of the victims had the strength to tell the crowd about the people they lost.
Nicole Megia, Paul Megia’s wife said her husband was proud to work for the VTA.
"God took my husband and best friend too soon. I’m wishing I could be with him one last time and tell him how much I love him," she said.
Karman Singh, the brother of shooting victim Taptejdeep Singh said no one will be able to replace him.
"My nephew and my niece is not going to have a father," he said. "No matter how much I love them how everyone loves them they are going to ask for their father.”
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Mourners fill the plaza at San Jose City Hall during a vigil for the nine Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard shooting victims on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A mourner holds a sign during a vigil for the nine Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard shooting victims at San Jose City Hall on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – MAY 27: Mourners react during a vigil for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A young mourner cries during a vigil for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Mourners gather during a vigil for the nine Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard shooting victims at San Jose City Hall on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) worker wears a black ribbon on her uniform during a vigil at San Jose City Hall for the 9 victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Leonard Megia, father of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard shooting victim Paul Megia, speaks during a vigil at San Jose City Hall on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers wear shirts with images of the victims of the light rail yard shooting during a vigil at San Jose City Hall on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A young girl holds a candle with an image of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard shooting victim Paul Megia during a vigil at San Jose City Hall on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Hundreds attended a vigil for the nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Mourners hang a poster at a memorial for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Mourners pause in front of a memorial for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A mourner pauses in front of a memorial for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Mourners react during a vigil for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A mourner leaves flowers at a memorial for the nine victims of a shooting at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard on May 27, 2021 in San Jose, California. Nine people were killed when a VTA employee opened fire at the VTA light rail yard during a shift change on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Women cry as they attend a vigil for the victims of a shooting in San Jose, California, on May 27, 2021. – A public transit worker shot dead eight people at a California rail yard on May 26 before turning his gun on himself as police arrived, officials said after the latest mass shooting to hit the United States. (Photo by Amy OSBORNE / AFP) (Photo by AMY OSBORNE/AFP via Getty Images)
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A large crowd mourns together during a public vigil on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at San Jose City Hall for victims of Wednesday’s mass shooting at Valley Transportation Authority’s maintenance yard in San Jose, Calif.. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
