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Photographer Amir Glazer attended Sunday’s gathering and, with the families’ consent, shared poignant photographs to ensure the victims’ memories endure.
Among the images is a touching snapshot of 10-year-old Matilda, full of joy and laughter as she played with her younger sister shortly before the tragic incident.
“She was just an innocent child, completely distanced from the world’s cruelty,” Glazer remarked.
“Her only desire was to enjoy life with her family, friends, and beloved little sister.
“She lost her life without reason.”
Glazer was at the event with his colleague and friend, retired police officer Peter Meagher, before he was fatally shot.
“He came every time to the events and was so happy to meet the people and capture their amazing moments and turn it into a memory they will carry forever,” Glazer said.
One female officer who was falsely represented online as having surrendered during the gunfire instead ran towards it after she heard her colleague constable Scott Dyson had been shot.
Her car hit with four bullets as she narrowly escaped multiple shots with one bullet bursting her ear drum and one hitting her body armour.
Fourteen people remain in hospital, including four in a critical but stable condition.
Many of those who remain in hospital are surrounded by family, some of whom have rushed to Australia from overseas.
Today is Shabbat, which is a day of rest in Jewish faith.
The hope is that those fighting for their life are drawing strength from their loved ones.
For those who have lost, it is a time to remember and cherish what are now lasting memories.
Matilda’s cousin Russell Tevelson shared what he would never forget about the 10-year-old.
“Whenever she would hug you, she would hug the back of your neck really, really tight,” Tevelson said.
“She would laugh at times you shouldn’t be laughing or smile when there’s nothing really worth smiling about.”