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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People join a rally in support for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees on Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025, at the Atlanta headquarters after federal cuts triggered significant layoffs. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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