Vigil held to honour family who lost their lives in sea off Shoreham
The community of Shoreham held a vigil to honor a family of four who tragically drowned at Kingston Beach. Local residents and officials gathered to pay their respects following the confirmation that all family members, including two children, had died.
Why it matters
The incident has deeply affected the local community, highlighting the dangers of coastal waters and the importance of community support during tragedies.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Cash Murphy , Stuart Maisner , South East and Ewan Murrie , Shoreham BBC/Ewan Murrie Prayers and a one-minute silence were held in Shoreham town centre on Saturday The community in Shoreham, West Sussex, has paid its respects to a family who died after getting into difficulty in the sea on Tuesday.
Hassan El-Khawas, 55, Zeina Alayn, 37, and their 14-year-old daughter Sara, died despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene . It was confirmed on Friday that six-year-old Saja El-Khawas had died in hospital.
A vigil took place earlier at Kingston Beach, where the incident took place, alongside a one-minute silence in Shoreham town centre.
Reverend Pat Alden said: "When something happens, whether it's something we celebrate... or tragic circumstances like this, the community comes together."
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