The activity alsocommemorated the second death anniversary of Dewill Reklai, who was killed on Dec. 23, 2007 when a car driven by a drunk driver hit him.
Edolem Ikerdeu, public information officer for the government’s emergency health program and a member of the Dewill2live campaign, said the event would serve as a reminder to motorists to make the roads safe for the children and the community.
More than 500 people participated in the event which was held in Palau Community College’s parking lot, Moylan’s Insurance parking lot in front of the Palasia Hotel, the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, the Ministry of Education building, the Bank of Hawaii and near Reklai’s monument in Topside.
People started gathering at 4:30 p.m. and they began lighting their candles at 6:30 p.m.
The campaign was part of the Ministry of Health’s anti-drinking and anti-drunk driving programs.
Ikerdeu said it was the first time that they lighted candles for the campaign which was launched last year.
The group also held a Christmas concert on Dec. 17 at the Ngarachmayong Cultural Center, sponsored by Palau Community College’s music club and the Ministry of Health.
Ikerdeu said they also implemented a sobriety garden project, which will plant flowers near Reklai’s monument.
