Burkina Faso attacks: Lac-Beauport held vigil for 6 Quebecers killed

An evening vigil was held in Lac-Beauport, Que., for the six Quebecers killed during a 12-hour siege Friday in Burkina Faso's capital city of Ouagadougou.

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GladysChamberland,her spouseYves Carrier, 65, andtheir childrenCharles-lieandMaudedied when fourjihadistattackers linked toal-Qaedastormed the Splendid Hotel and nearby CappuccinoCafin Ouagadougou.

Louis Chabot and Suzanne Bernier, who accompanied the family on a humanitarian mission,were also killed during the attacks.

Quebec AM12:38Vigil for Quebecers killed in Burkina Faso

Hundreds of people packed into a community hall in Lac Beauport north of Quebec City to remember a family killed in terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso. Marika Wheeler speaks with friends and family left behind.

Friends and family at the vigil said they were trying to make a difference.

"The last few weeks of their lives were happy because they were doing what they loved, travelling and helping people," said VictoriaDupuis, a relative of the Carriers.

"There are still many good people in the world, and they were."

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard made a brief statement at the vigil. After expressinghis condolences, Couillard showed a picture of him and one of the deceased, Charles-lieCarrier, together.

The two had met when Couillard visited Le Saisonnier, the day camp where Carrier worked, years ago.

A makeshift memorial has been set up outside the Carrierfamily's home inLac-Beauport, just north of Quebec City.

"I thought it would be great, especially for the young adults who were very close to the family and Charles-liewho died," Lac-BeauportMayor Louise Brunet said.

"This is a gathering for memories and helping each other. We have to stick together. I think it's important for the community"