Memorial held for 7 farmworkers killed in Madera County crash

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dozens of radical gathered connected Thursday successful Madera to grant the 7 farmworkers killed successful a tragic clang past month.

Candles glowed successful beforehand of photos of the men being remembered contiguous astatine Madera Court House Park.

The American Friends Service Committee organized the gathering.

Organizers accidental galore vale residents with household ties to the farm-working assemblage felt the heartbreak of the 7 lives chopped short.

"Each of them had dreams - hopes. they are quality beings with families with hopes. who came present successful hunt of a amended life... of amended opportunities," said Minerva Mendoza, programme coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee.

Family members of the victims addressed everyone to convey them for the ongoing support.