‘Forever in our Hearts’ honoring the lives lost in Parkland seven years ago | PHOTOS

Lori Alhadeff smiles after lighting a candle and telling a story about her daughter Alyssa during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Family members and supporters watch a dove-release ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Peter Wang’s family gathers during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A candle is lit in honor of Cara Loughran during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Lori Alhadeff puts on a temporary tattoo in honor of her daughter Alyssa during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Alex Schacter’s brother Ryan along with his parents Max and Debbie light a candle during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A candle is lit in honor of Martin Duque during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

People gather during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Nick Dworet’s parents Mitch Dworet and Annika Dworet light a candle in his honor during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Nick Dworet’s mom Annika Dworet lights a candle in his honor during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

People stand at attention during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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Volunteers plant fresh flowers in a memorial garden, as part of “Project Grow Love,” in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Friday marks seven years since the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting took the lives of 17 students and staff, and injured 17 others. Broward County Public Schools on Friday will host “A Day of Service and Love,” when students, staff and volunteers will support one another through many service activities at schools across the county. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

The fence in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

In preparation for Remembrance Day, volunteers pull weeds and plant fresh flowers in the memorial garden as part of Project Grow Love in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A student rides past the fence in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

In preparation for Remembrance Day, volunteers pull weeds and plant fresh flowers in the memorial garden, Project Grow Love, in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)