How residents in Amqui, Que. are ‘rallying’ in wake of fatal crash
, 38, was charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of Gérald Charest, 65, and Jean Lafrenière, 73.“It’s close here. It is not like in a big city,” said Ryan, who grew up in the Gatineau region. “When something this tragic happens to one person, it happens to everyone.”Story continues below advertisement
Ryan moved to the small eastern Quebec town, which boasts a little over 6,000 people, three years ago. Police believe the victims were chosen at random — and Ryan says she and her mom often walk along the same stretch on St-Benoît Boulevard. While Ryan doesn’t personally know the victims, she says “everyone knows someone who does” and the entire community is affected by the searing loss.
That’s why she decided to stand outside the church, which has become a gathering point for grief-stricken residents. Ryan wanted to offer an ear to those who need it.Church Bella ring for the victims of the
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