Lan Ho was killed in the April 3, 2009 shootings at the American Civic Association, an immigrant aid center, in Binghamton, N.Y.
Ho, 39, came to America from Vietnam two years ago with her husband, Long Huynh. They were seeking a better life in Binghamton for themselves and their two children. They were taking English classes at the immigrant center when she was killed and her husband wounded.
Tina Nguyen said her sister-in-law simply wanted to work.
"She just try so hard to learn English so she could go to work and get a better life here," Nguyen said. "But I guess it doesn't seem like a better place here, you know?"
On Sunday, the couple's friends and relatives returned to the scene and held an impromptu memorial service, burning incense and reading from a Buddhist prayer book.
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To: The Family & Friends of Lan Ho of Blessed Memory
From: Omri Yigal, Husband of Dolores Yigal (who also died in the classroom)
I am all too familiar with the grief you are going through; and am interested in organizing a support group for the family and friends of those who lost a loved-one in the shooting on April 3rd...I invite you to please contact me at your earliest convenience.
[email protected]
722-2829
Omri Yigal
April 24, 2009 | Binghamton, NY
