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Vigil held for murdered Dollar General workers
Posted on: Monday, July 09, 2007
Today's News:
By Mason W. Canales
Killeen Daily Herald
Killeen residents who live near the Dollar General store located at 4100 West Stan Schleuter Loop left their homes Sunday to attend a candle light vigil for the two employees who were killed on Independence Day.
"All the neighbors come here. We come here five days a week instead of going to Wal-Mart," said Mandi Keys, of Killeen, who helped set up the vigil ceremony for Sheila Reed, 40, and Gricelda P. Ramos, 28. "We wanted to just show support for the families."
More than 125 neighbors walked down the street to the Dollar General. Some even crossed the traffic speeding by on Stan Schlueter to show their respect for the two women brutally slain July 4. Those participating in the vigil shared memories of how they met Reed and Ramos and how the two women treated their customers.
"These girls were liked by everyone that walked into the store," said Patrica Johnson, speaking to the audience before telling a story about how well the women treated her in the store. "These young ladies will be sadly missed."
Others, such as Jacqueline Thompson, spoke to their neighbors not only about Reed and Ramos, but about the mourning process.
"My words of encouragement is this: keep your arms spread and open, and keep your heart and head tilted up to God," Thompson said.
Killeen police officers also attended the vigil.
"This is very important to the community," said Killeen Police Department Sgt. Betty Hazel. "It shows the people in the neighborhood care about the people here," she added.
Hazel watched the ceremony from the sidewalk.
The investigation of the deaths of Reed and Ramos continues. Police believe the homicide incident began as a robbery.
Dollar General Corp. is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8800 or Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).
