Guests shared stories, and watched as the memorial was unveiled in honor of Alison Parker and Adam Ward.

“By tragedy we can pull together and be stronger,” said Alice Swain, general manager of Virginia Dare Cruises.

The surviving shooting victim, Vicki Gardner, was also there.

She delivered a message of hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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Ja’Quon Stembridge, shown here in July at the Henry County Republican Party monthly meeting, recently stepped from his position with the Georgia GOP. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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