Events Mark 1-Year Anniversary Of Deadly Tornado

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GARLAND (CBSDFW.COM) - The City of Garland is set to pause to remember the people who died and the survivors impacted by the EF-4 tornado that struck on December 26, 2015.

The event happens at 11:00 a.m. Monday at John Paul Jones Park at 4099 Zion Road.

There will also be a candlelight vigil Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30 at Oasis Church at Lakeview at 5026 Locust Grove Road.

A total of 13 people died in Garland and Rowlett and rebuilding efforts continue one year later.

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