It's been a very emotional week for the tight-knit community and on Tuesday, the first two funerals were held.
Meanwhile, people have gathered to a downtown park to contribute flowers, balloons, writing messages in chalk to show these families. "Mostly sadness because these kids have their future taken away and now we have to do this for them, but they will never be forgotten because their names have to be heard," said Uvalde resident Daniel Alvarado.Early in the afternoon, Amerie Jo Garza's family held her funeral, she was just 10 years old.
Later that day, the family of Maite Rodriguez also 10 years old will hold her funeral.
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