MARGATE, Fla. — A candlelight vigil was held Saturday in honor of a mother and her young daughter.

Kenya Glasgow and 2-year-old Kennedi Glasgow were killed by lightning Sunday afternoon in Margate.

First responders tried their best to revive the mother and daughter, but it was too late as they were pronounced dead at the hospital.

Kameron Glasgow, Kenya’s husband and Kennedi’s father, were steps away when it happened.

Kameron Glasgow said he had Kennedi’s twin sister Kensli when lighting struck Kenya and Kennedi.

The family of four were rushing into a relative’s house along the 7900 block of Northwest First Street for dinner, trying to beat a rainstorm.

It’s been six days and the tragedy has shaken many in the Margate community to its core.

At the vigil, Kameron was surrounded by friends, family and loved ones.

Despite the tragedy, the purpose of the vigil was to focus on the memories that Kennedi and Kenya left behind to the ones who knew and loved them so much.

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