One of the approximately 200 gathered at Children's Memorial Park drops a note to their lost loved ones into a ceremonial fire part of the ceremonies at the Homicide Survivors, Inc. National Crime Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Vigil, Saturday, April 1, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Survivors of local murder victims will light candles to honor their late loved ones Saturday in a ceremony to mark National Crime Victims Rights Week.

The candlelight vigil put on by Homicide Survivors Inc. takes place April 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Children’s Memorial Park, 701 W Edgewater Dr.

The event will feature guest speakers and performances by the Sons of Orpheus men’s choir and Larry Spiers of Tucson Fire Pipes and Drums.

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