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Minneapolis Honors 10-Year-Old Harper Moyski at Lake Harriet Celebration of Life

Speakers urged action to reduce gun violence in a tribute to her fearless spirit.

Overview

  • Hundreds gathered Sunday at the Lake Harriet Bandshell for an interfaith memorial with prayer, music and remembrance.
  • Harper’s mother, Jackie Flavin, called her fierce, curious and funny, saying she “didn't water herself down” and taught others to “be a light in the dark.”
  • The family shared three lessons in her honor: be your own light, let it be big, and share it with others.
  • Authorities identified the shooter as 23-year-old former student Robin Westman, who fired more than 100 rounds into Annunciation Catholic Church and died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
  • The Aug. 27 attack killed Harper and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and injured 21 others, and a GoFundMe is raising money in Harper’s memory for her family.