Neosho, Missouri is still very much a town in mourning. Sunday's memorial had to be held outside in the church's parking lot because the sanctuary is still considered a crime scene-- a stark reminder that the wounds in this small community are still very raw. Mourners of every race and religion came from near and far to remember the three victims. But they also came to heal -- singing songs of praise even through their sorrow. "It's sad, and the families are very sad, but that's a challenge for the congregation and also for the family members, they need to stand up and God will be with them all the time," says Dr. Xiaoling Zhu, Global Ministries Pastor. "We're just going to pick up what we've got, then move on. There's nothing we can do, just move on," says Neosho resident Celestino Dolon. The service was just as diverse as the Neosho community itself - with prayer and song in varying languages. Pastor Tom Thorne urged mourners to celebrate the lives of those lost, but to also look toward to the future. Many in the community are hoping some good will come from such a terrible tragedy.
