Monday, July 13, marks one year since a devastating fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility shook the city of Fall River, killing 10 residents and injuring dozens of others.

Fall River’s police chaplain, Fr. Rob Nemkovich, was there that night and spent time with survivors and first responders in the days that followed, listening to their stories. He tells 12 News that experience was behind his decision to help the city organize an evening of reflection and prayer outside the Oliver Street building this coming Monday. 

“We’re going to honor the lives lost,” Nemkovich said. “Then we’re going to hear from survivors, from our first responders and then from those who helped them at the Timao Center.”

He said the idea is to bring some peace to those who lived through the tragedy and are now scattered throughout the area, which is why he’s organizing transportation for the former Gabriel House residents who want to attend.

See more at wpri.com.