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Family, Friends Hold Vigil In Honor Of Cameron Nicholls

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Geralyn Sagar, of Southampton, blows out a candle during vigil held for Cameron Nicholls, who she said she considered to be another one of her sons. CAROL MORAN

Geralyn Sagar, of Southampton, blows out a candle during vigil held for Cameron Nicholls, who she said she considered to be another one of her sons. CAROL MORAN

Friends of Cameron Nicholls, who was killed tragically in a car accident last year at 18, gathered in the East Quogue village green Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil. CAROL MORAN

Friends of Cameron Nicholls, who was killed tragically in a car accident last year at 18, gathered in the East Quogue village green Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil. CAROL MORAN

Almost aggressive in character, the gazebos, trellised allées and temples achieve a noble strength. MARSHALL WATSON

Almost aggressive in character, the gazebos, trellised allées and temples achieve a noble strength. MARSHALL WATSON

Friends of Cameron Nicholls gathered in the East Quogue village green Tuesday night to honor the memory of the 18 who died tragically last year in a car accident. CAROL MORAN

Friends of Cameron Nicholls gathered in the East Quogue village green Tuesday night to honor the memory of the 18 who died tragically last year in a car accident. CAROL MORAN

Friends and classmates gathered at dusk on the East Quogue Village Green on Tuesday night to share memories of Cameron Nicholls. DANA SHAW

Friends and classmates gathered at dusk on the East Quogue Village Green on Tuesday night to share memories of Cameron Nicholls. DANA SHAW

Cameron Nicholls's mother Stephanie spoke at the vigil in front of more than 50 people who came to honor Cameron’s memory. DANA SHAW

Cameron Nicholls's mother Stephanie spoke at the vigil in front of more than 50 people who came to honor Cameron’s memory. DANA SHAW

Cameron Nicholls's mother Stephanie spoke at the vigil in front of more than 50 people who came to honor Cameron’s memory. DANA SHAW

Cameron Nicholls's mother Stephanie spoke at the vigil in front of more than 50 people who came to honor Cameron’s memory. DANA SHAW

Westhampton Beach Senior Jackson Parli unpacking food at Maureen's Haven on Friday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Westhampton Beach Senior Jackson Parli unpacking food at Maureen's Haven on Friday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The permanent memorial for Cameron Nicholls on the East Quogue Village Green. DANA SHAW

The permanent memorial for Cameron Nicholls on the East Quogue Village Green. DANA SHAW

A "big eye" which was found during an expedition to one of the bays now resides in the new Southampton High School Marine Science Lab.

A "big eye" which was found during an expedition to one of the bays now resides in the new Southampton High School Marine Science Lab.

A memorial for Cameron Nicholls on the East Quogue Village Green. DANA SHAW

A memorial for Cameron Nicholls on the East Quogue Village Green. DANA SHAW

Friends and classmates gathered at dusk on the East Quogue Village Green on Tuesday night to share memories of Cameron Nicholls. DANA SHAW

Friends and classmates gathered at dusk on the East Quogue Village Green on Tuesday night to share memories of Cameron Nicholls. DANA SHAW

authorCarol Moran on Jun 27, 2012
Grasping white and red roses and flickering candles, friends and classmates gathered at dusk at the East Quogue Village Green on Tuesday night to share memories of a young man... more

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