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The three men killed in Monday’s mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were mourned at a memorial service on Thursday in San Diego before being buried besides each other.
Hundreds of members of the Muslim community mourned thesecurity guard and father of eight Amin Abdullah, who police say prevented more deaths, along with two members of the mosque, Nader Awad and Mansoor Kazziha, who were gunned down byteenage killersCain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18.
The prayer service was held at the Snapdragon Stadium located at the San Diego State University Mission Valley Campus.
“Three heroes martyred at the Islamic Center of San Diego protecting our children,” message on the the Islamic Center website read.
Mourners prayed and stood together close to the bodies of the men before they were taken to the La Vista Memorial Park in National City where they were laid to rest.
The service was shared on theIslamic Center’s social media,with many mourning the three from afar.
“I wish I could be there. May Allah (SWT) grant Brother Mansour, Brother Amin, and Brother Nadir Jannatul Firdaus,” one post read.
“All three of them were the kindest and most gentle human beings. May Allah SWT comfort their families’ hearts and all of ours (including the students and staff at BHA) for this significant loss to our community and Ummah.”
“Today our brother Amin Abdullah was laid to rest May Allah S.W.T illuminate his grave and make it a spacious dwelling place for him,” another wrote.
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