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Video: Candlelight Vigil for Teens Who Died in Crash

Hundreds of people lit candles Wednesday night and remembered the three teenagers who lost their lives in Monday's crash on Route 126.

Hundreds of people lit candles and shared their grief on Wednesday night at the Plainfield home of Tyler Montgomery, one of three teenagers killed in a on Route 126 on Monday.

There were tears and laughs, stories and memories, as family members and friends recalled Montgomery, his girlfriend Alexis Banuelos of Naperville, and their friend Brian Herrera of Plainfield, all of whom lost their lives in the crash.

Tyler’s father Michael Montgomery played host, sharing his own thoughts, as well as his account of the afternoon of the accident. And throughout the evening, he handed the microphone off to Alexis’ parents, Ricardo and Raquel, and friends of the three teenagers, to tell their own stories.

Above you’ll find a video of some of those stories from the vigil. For more, read , which also includes visitation information.

It all comes out in the wash June 7, 2012 at 04:11 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all the people involved in this tragic accident.
crystal June 7, 2012 at 04:28 pm
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Sunflower June 7, 2012 at 08:04 pm
Alex was my bestfriend since 8th grade . this world will be a much lonelier place without her , but i know she will be happy with Tyler and Brian in heaven. last night was beyond amazing and i really hope all 3 of our angels were looking down on us and saw how many people truely loved them , <3 Rest in Paradise my loves.
mom23 June 8, 2012 at 01:47 pm
Prayers to the families and friends of all involved

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Dana, it's solid oak. Please call 630-699-5432 and ask for Kate. We can set up a time for you toRead More see it. Thanks for your interest!
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Hooray -- I was out this morning looking for her.
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Yay! So happy to hear that Cindy!
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Opinion - I have a fulltime job. My wife has a fulltime job. Our kids are in school and very busy.Read More We were taught to vote and those elected to the board of education hires a superintendent and the superintendent manages the school district. We know several board members from the past and two current board members. Hiring administrators? The board approves. Hiring new staff? The board approves. Purchasing computers. The board approves. (And we need more!) The answers to all of your questions? The board is elected by us to do a job. Let them do it. The supt is hired by the board to do a job. Let him do it. I don't have the time or the desire to know everything. That is why I helped HIRE (elect) the board of education. We hear from many in our neighborhood and the replacements are needed because this district needs some changes. Side by side comparisons? Really? That is the job of the board of education. We hear great things are happening. Let's all get behind the new people and show support. Thank you and this is just our opinion.
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Natalie Stevens (Editor) June 13, 2013 at 02:07 pm
I imagine, Robert! When I've done Relay I tend to sleep the whole Sunday away!
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It's probably easiest to reach Matthew on his FB page at:Read More https://www.facebook.com/MatthewCrowleyPhotography. I'm not sure he'll remember to check back here regularly. He's happy to give camera setting info etc.
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