New mural allows Afzaal family legacy to live on
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A new memorial to the Afzaal family who were killed last June in an alleged hate-motivated attack was unveiled on Saturday morning in the White Oaks mall.
A new memorial to the Afzaal family who were killed last June in an alleged hate-motivated attack was unveiled on Saturday morning in the White Oaks mall.
The mural is meant to remember four members of the Afzaal family.
Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, their daughter Yumnah Afzaal, 15, and Salman Afzaal's mother, Talat Afzaal, 74, were killed on June 6. The couple's son Fayez, 9, was treated and released from hospital.
A horrific event that is still fresh on the minds of people in the Muslim community. Though some who say they knew the family are hoping people will remember them in a positive light.
“I think this art piece is just, you know, remembering how they lived and remembering that she was an amazing girl,” said Huda Sallafe, a friend of Yumnah.
The mural is inspired by a piece of artwork created by 15-year-old Yumnah.
