Memorials for the Mass Shooting Victims: How Different Communities across the US are Honoring the Dead
LEWISTON, Maine — Following the devastating mass shooting in October, makeshift memorials began springing up across the city as a way for grieving residents to seek solace. The community came together to leave flowers, stuffed animals, crosses, posters, cards, and more outside the two entertainment venues where the tragic event occurred, which saw 18 people lose their lives and at least 13 others sustain injuries. The temporary memorials, which had become a symbol of collective …