Tuesday marks one year since the mass shooting at Highland Park's Fourth of July Parade.
A day of tributes was held in Highland Park to honor the victims of the 2022 parade mass shooting, including a community walk and picnic followed by a concert and drone show.
Rotering spoke about reclaiming the day and making sure the community comes together so that it can heal, something that is not going to be complete in just the past year. "I didn't realize how upset I was going to be today. I don't--I'm definitely not healed," said Amy Hohman, resident. "I thought I was a lot better but definitely, I'm not. It was very emotional."Hohman lives right on Central Avenue and watched the walk go by her front door. A year ago she heard gunfire 130 feet down the street.
"I think that in response to the trauma that people either witnessed or indirectly experienced," she said. "I feel like it is a very gentle way to try to reintegrate back into trying to have a celebration of our beautiful country. I think that there is mixed feelings about it. I personally feel like it is a wonderful way to come together and remember all that was lost."
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