Vigil for South Park fire victims to be held Thursday - Thursday, May 25

Mayor Vi Lyles, City Councilmember Tariq Bokhari, and members of the SouthPark community will mark one week since the deadly SouthPark fire by honoring the victims and thanking first responders.During this week's SouthPark After Five concert, community leaders will lead a moment of silence in memory of Demonte Sherrill and Rueben Holmes, who tragically died in the fire.They will also acknowledge first responders from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and MEDIC. The recognition will spotlight the first 30 firefighters on the initial call, including: Stations 2, 12, 14, and 16; Rescue 10; Battalion Chiefs 1 and 5; and Deputy Chief Samuel Jones.