Almost a week later, Londoners continue to show their support to the lives lost in Pittsburgh.
On Saturday, a gunman killed 11 people in the Tree of Life synagogue. The Jewish community was hit hard with emotions. But even across the border, Canadian’s in many cities show that they are mourning with the Jewish community.
From a list of guest speakers, all of them mentioned one specific thing, which was that love will always overcome hate.
Tears filled the room, prayers occurred, and hundreds of people came together to show their love.
Terence Kernaghan, the MPP for London North Centre was a guest speaker, where his speech focused on the importance of standing up to those who are hateful.
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“If we can come together as different people in society, and understand that we all stand together then hatred will have no home here. If we call out bigotry, if we call out intolerance, if we refuse to accept these sorts of acts, and we realize that we are one people then we will win. Love will win.”
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But, despite supporting, there were individuals who believe that even after this hate crime that they will still occur. 
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“Words give people permission to act on beliefs that they might have held but were unwilling to act on.” Sharon Richman, a jew who attends a synagogue in London says. “And until we can change our words, to words of love, and belonging and inclusiveness, this will continue.”
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Hundreds of people filled the room. But, majority of those Londoners were not part of the Jewish community at all. Instead, they came to pay their respects despite not being a Jew. Dana Wachter is an American who came to London just a couple of years ago. She was shocked by the support.
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“When Rabbi Dressler asked everyone to stand up, first if they weren’t part of the Jewish community, and a whole lot of people stood up, my whole body felt like I was getting a hug. It was kind of bizarre actually. It felt really good to know that we have this many people in our community that care enough. It’s pouring down rain, the parking lot is completely full, all of these people somehow figured out a way in here, and somehow everyone still made it out here to show solidarity. And I just think that’s amazing.”
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This was the deadliest anti-Semitic attack on Jews in U.S. history. But standing together and showing support to those, even if they aren’t your race, religion, or gender, who need it most.
