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‘We’ll never forget’ — Thousand Oaks marks one year since the Borderline shooting

‘We’ll never forget’ — Thousand Oaks marks one year since the Borderline shooting

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - NOVEMBER 7, 2019 Ventura County Undersheriff Monica McGrath, left, comforts Karen Helus wife of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt Ron Helus who was killed in the Borderline mass shooting during the dedication services at the Healing Garden constructed at Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks to remember the 12 lives taken and the 248 that survived the Borderline Bar and Grill mass shooting on the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting. Brandon was best friends with victim Cody Coffman and “like a brother since they were 7 years old.” (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Ventura County Undersheriff Monica McGrath, left, comforts Karen Helus, wife of Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus, who was killed in the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Lillian Buckingham, left, and Jillian Spaeder at the dedication ceremony.

Lillian Buckingham, left, and Jillian Spaeder at the dedication ceremony.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Shooting survivor Sophia Gallardo, right, hugs Laura Wray.

Shooting survivor Sophia Gallardo, right, hugs Laura Wray.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Shooting survivors, from left, Eileen Rodriguez, Aubree Hurtado and Jazzmine Mendez.

Shooting survivors, from left, Eileen Rodriguez, Aubree Hurtado and Jazzmine Mendez.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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Desteny Sawyer holds a rose for her aunt, shooting victim Noel Sparks.

Desteny Sawyer holds a rose for her aunt, shooting victim Noel Sparks.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Survivor Fernan Diamse, right, hugs friend Angelo DeVito.

Survivor Fernan Diamse, right, hugs friend Angelo DeVito.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Survivor David Crawford with his 5-year-old son, Osten.

Survivor David Crawford with his 5-year-old son, Osten.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The Healing Garden.

The Healing Garden.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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From left, Jonathan Foster, Morgan Hess, Kelsey Anderson and Hannah Largent.

From left, Jonathan Foster, Morgan Hess, Kelsey Anderson and Hannah Largent.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Shooting survivor Alexis Tait wears a "Borderline Strong" bandana.

Shooting survivor Alexis Tait wears a “Borderline Strong” bandana.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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