The car ramming attack in Vancouver has shaken the Filipino community after several casualties and injuries during the annual Lapu Lapu Day festival. Attendee Devin Cabanilla, reflecting on the incident, expressed his relief that his family was safe but felt devastated by the chaos and loss surrounding them. Many attendees were enjoying a family-friendly celebration when the tragedy struck. Cabanilla recalled the vibrant atmosphere and his concerns for familiar vendors nearby, highlighting the emotional toll of witnessing chaos amid a joyful event.
"We're all shaken up knowing that the people around us may not be alive. It's really bizarre just knowing what happened around us," Cabanilla said.
"I saw so many babies on the street. There were so many babies on the street, kids just eating ice cream, on their parents' shoulders. That's all I think about."
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