Candles glowed in front of photos of the men being remembered tonight at Madera Court House Park.
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The American Friends Service Committee organized the gathering.
Organizers say many valley residents with family ties to the farm-working community felt the heartbreak of the seven lives cut short.
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"Each of them had dreams - hopes. they are human beings with families with hopes. who came here in search of a better life... of better opportunities," said Minerva Mendoza, program coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee.
Family members of the victims addressed everyone to thank them for the ongoing support.