Participating in the Candle Lighting Ceremony was a very meaningful and emotional experience for me. As a Peruvian student, it was important for me to stand in solidarity and support the cause, honoring and remembering the young lives and loved ones lost in Iran.

The event created a respectful and supportive space where people from different backgrounds could come together to show compassion, raise awareness, and support those affected. I truly believe moments like this remind us that humanity and empathy go beyond borders.

I am very grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an important cause and to support a community coming together for remembrance and hope.

— Astrid Elizabeth Villanueva Conde