 I'm standing outside the George Sherman Uni here at Boston University where over 500 students are expected to attend a memorial in honor of Lindsey Liu, a victim of the recent Boston Marathon bombing attacks. With high-stakes security present at BU, family members, politicians, faculty and students poured in from all around Boston to show support for Lindsey Liu and all those affected by this tragedy. It's a really emotional kind of event. We don't want it to happen again. So we sort of, I want to attend this memorial service because I want to show to the larger community that we stand together, that we care each other so that we can just overcome whatever challenges there is. Even members of the religious community showed support. I've definitely sensed a lot of support for the family, especially after reading the statement that was released, that was so powerful and so human. I think everyone could really see the humanity and how touched by grief they are. The Chinese Student Association spoke on behalf of the international population at BU. As long as we keep on, that we carry on, we're going to make this city great and this city is going to protect us. So I want to send a message that please come to Boston. If you like the school, don't hesitate. We will help you as much as we could. Perhaps the most touching part of the memorial was a speech by Ling Xi's roommate and closest friend. We were long lost sisters and could not wait to begin our adventure in Boston. I was so grateful that I found such a lovely sister in my life. But I had no idea that this friendship could only last one year. The immense support from Boston in the wake of such tragedy was truly beautiful. Reporting for BUTV10, I'm Vikram Boyle.