Derick Lwugi was among the 18 Canadians killed when an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed shortly after takeoff on March 10, 2019. |
Family and friends of a local man, who was among the 157 people who died in the Ethiopian Airlines disaster last week was remembered at a gathering at City Hall on Sunday.
Derick Lwugi, a father of three and former city employee, was honoured, along with all the other victims of the plane crash, during a candlelight vigil.
Supporters said prayers and sang hymns for the 53-year-old and pledged that his family would be properly supported during their time of grief.
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help his family with the costs of a funeral.
A memorial service for Lwugi will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly Church on March 23.
Source: CTV News Calgary
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