The Copa Issue 14 Aug/Sep 2015 | Page 11

Community Hosts Vigil To Honor The Fallen On July 23, under maroon Monsoon skies, a candlelight vigil was held at the Maricopa’s Veteran Center to honor the four Marines and a Navy petty officer who were killed at a military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Organized by Michelle Buchanan and Cristaly Betancourt, guest speakers included Mayor Christian Price, City of Maricopa Police Chief Stahl, Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles, Sheriff Babeu, and State Senator Steve Smith. 11