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PHOTOS: Hundreds Attend Sikh Shooting Memorial in Brookfield

The Sikh temple in Brookfield housed hundreds of supporters during special services Monday night, including Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Kleefisch.

Hundreds came out to the  in Brookfield Monday night for special services in honor of those who passed away during in Oak Creek.

Joined by Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, the supporters in the packed temple prayed in unison for the seven people who passed away, including man behind the gun, 40-year-old Wade Michael Page.

Following the ceremony, the entire group gathered just outside the temple for a candlelight vigil and moment of silence honoring the victims of the shooting before going back inside for a langar community meal.

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