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Two attendees embrace during speeches being given at the Peace and Unity Vigil held in Watsonville on Sunday Sept. 5.
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Watsonville Vigil

Two attendees embrace during speeches being given at the Peace and Unity Vigil held in Watsonville on Sunday Sept. 5.

Two attendees embrace during speeches being given at the Peace and Unity Vigil held in Watsonville on Sunday Sept. 5. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

The vigil in Watsonville Sunday featured photos of the 17-year old Aptos High student.

The vigil in Watsonville Sunday featured photos of the 17-year old Aptos High student that was stabbed and killed last week on campus.  (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Sienna Ybarra was a classmate of the Aptos High student who was stabbed and killed on campus last week.

Sienna Ybarra was a classmate of the Aptos High student who was stabbed and killed on campus last week. She attended the vigil in Watsonville Sunday.  (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Danny Contreras holding his son Ray at the Watsonville vigil on Sunday, Sept. 5.

Danny Contreras holding his son Ray. Contreras had previously spent 12-years in prison. Since his days in prison, he said he has dedicated his life to being a good role model to his kids and community. Contreras told the crowd at the Watsonville vigil Sunday: β€œMy kids haven’t seen violence, drugs or fighting... I’ve done my best to bring them up right.”

 (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Lili Rigor embraces a community member at a vigil in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.

Lili Rigor, a classmate of the 17-year old student that was stabbed and killed last week, embraces a community member at a vigil in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

A woman holds a candle at the vigil in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.

A woman holds a candle at the vigil in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.  (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Milana Work bows her head at the Watsonville vigil on Sunday, Sept. 5.

Milana Work, a classmate of the 17-year student who was stabbed last week, bows her head at the Watsonville vigil on Sunday, Sept. 5.
 (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Anna Romine gave a heartfelt speech at the vigil held in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.

Anna Romine, the mother of Michael and Richard Campos, lost both of her sons to violence when they were 21. Romine gave a heartfelt speech to the crowd of over 100 during the Peace and Unity Vigil held in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.
 (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Alizae Martinez touches the face of her uncle, Richard Campos, who died at age 21 in 2009.

Alizae Martinez touches the face of her uncle, Richard Campos, who died at age 21 in 2009. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Sienna Ybarra and Maria Orozco, a PVUSD Board trustee, listen to a speech made by Pastor Jerry Morales.

Sienna Ybarra and Maria Orozco, a PVUSD Board trustee, listen to a speech made by Pastor Jerry Morales at the vigil in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Flowers on a table at the Peace and Unity vigil at Romo Park on Main Street in the Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.

Flowers on a table at the Peace and Unity vigil at Romo Park on Main Street in the Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5.
 (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Monterey County Supervisor and former mayor of Watsonville, Luis Alejo, addressed the crowd on Sunday Sept. 5.

Monterey County Supervisor and a former mayor of Watsonville, Luis Alejo, addressed the crowd of around 100 at the Peace and Unity vigil held in Watsonville on Sunday, Sept. 5. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

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