On the one year anniversary of Joe Paternos death, hundreds gathered to pay homage at a mural in downtown State College, one of the few landmarks in town that still bears his image.
Students, former students and residents turned out to pay respects, just as many of them did exactly one year ago.
Those who believe the passage of time can heal wounds, also believe that tonight was another step towards cleaning the tarnish from Joe Paternos legacy.
The Inspiration Way group organized the vigil.
Two of the people gathered at the vigil, Nate and Mary Lou Dubil, said they have a connection to Paterno. They were freshman during his first season, and watched his final game in the stands.
The Paterno family did not attend tonight's gathering, which the organizers didn't expect nor even find necessary at all.
The candles do have a significance, there are at least 409 of them, to represent Paternos career wins, before the NCAA sanctions.
But Melinda and her group tell me, dozens more have been donated.
Students, former students and residents turned out to pay respects, just as many of them did exactly one year ago.
Those who believe the passage of time can heal wounds, also believe that tonight was another step towards cleaning the tarnish from Joe Paternos legacy.
The Inspiration Way group organized the vigil.
Two of the people gathered at the vigil, Nate and Mary Lou Dubil, said they have a connection to Paterno. They were freshman during his first season, and watched his final game in the stands.
The Paterno family did not attend tonight's gathering, which the organizers didn't expect nor even find necessary at all.
The candles do have a significance, there are at least 409 of them, to represent Paternos career wins, before the NCAA sanctions.
But Melinda and her group tell me, dozens more have been donated.