Thursday, April 25, 2024

Family and friends identify some victims in Toronto van attack

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More details are emerging about some of the victims of Monday’s deadly van attack in Toronto.

The Toronto District School Board says one of the victims was a staff member.

Renuka Amarasingha was a former TDSB adult student who was working as a nutrition services staff member.

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The board says she had worked at a number of TDSB schools since 2015.

She was a single mother to a 7-year-old boy and originally from Sri Lanka.

A GoFundMe has been setup to raise money for her son.

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The Jordanian Canadian Society says a man visiting Toronto from Jordan was also killed in the attack.

Munir Abed Alnajjar was visiting his son Omar Najjar, who is a vocalist with the Canadian Arabic Orchestra.

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Family identified 80-year-old Dorothy Sewell as another victim.

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Former Mohawk College student and chef at Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouses Chul Min “Eddie” Kang was also killed.

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Anne Marie D’Amico also died in Monday’s attack.

She worked at an investment bank and volunteered with Tennis Canada.

Her family has issued a statement on her death.

“Anne Marie left an undeniable mark on this world. She truly was an amazing person and a joy to be around. But it is her altruism and selflessness that were her best qualities. She genuinely cared for the well-being of all those around her and she dedicated her time and energy to help those who needed it most.”

 

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