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Seniors Bree Elwartoski, left, and Cassidy Garrett, who were close friends with Lauren, during a candlelight vigil and lantern release to celebrate the life of Bedford High School senior Lauren Yates.
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Christopher Yates, Lauren's father, reacts to a lantern being released during a candlelight vigil and lantern release.
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Senior Bree Elwartoski gets ready to release a lantern.
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Parents Christopher and Jamie Yates, center in white personalized sweatshirts for their daughter, sit in packed bleachers.
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Christopher and Jamie Yates hold candles.
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Seniors Bree Elwartoski, left, and Cassidy Garrett hug each other during a candlelight vigil and lantern release.
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Students make a heart in the snow.
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Senior Tyler Benore lights his candle.
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A lantern flies over the stands.
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