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Remembering Aryel

Candlelight vigil held at Emerald Glen Park to remember the 2011 Dublin High grad killed in a car accident

More than 200 people gathered in a circle at on Tuesday night to remember Aryel Amin, a 2011 Dublin High grad who was killed in a car accident.

The crowd, mostly under the age of 25, stood somberly in a circular patio while they recalled the sweetness and kindness of their 19-year-old friend.

A table was set up in the middle of the circle where mourners placed photos, flowers and cards.

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Others wrote with chalk on the sidewalk surrounding on the table. "Miss you" and "love you" were common among the colorful messages.

The young people, many wearing black shirts, hugged and cried while listening to the remembrances of those closest to Amin.

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A administrator remarked on the size of the crowd.

"All of you standing here show what a tremendous person Aryel was and how much she touched everyone here," said Assistant Principal Maureen Bryne.

The mother of one of Amin's friends told the gathering that Amin's death is a reminder of how precious life is.

"Take care of each other and cherish each other," she said. "You never know when it'll be the last time you'll see someone."

Amin was killed Friday afternoon after her vehicle turned sideways on westbound Interstate 580 near Fallon Avenue and was struck by another car.

Amin was the yearbook editor her senior year at Dublin High and played on the girls' volleyball team.

One of her former teammates said she was privileged to have known Amin.

"She was one of the most beautiful girls I've ever known," said the teammate. "I thank God every day for letting her in my life."

One of her co-workers at the In-N-Out Burger in Pleasanton recalled what a pleasure it was to work beside Amin.

"She was a beautiful, wonderful, sweet, kind person," the co-worker said. "She will be missed."

The ceremony ended with the crowd lighting candles in the dark to remember Amin.


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