Haitian Montrealers commemorate 15 years since earthquake [Video]

It’s been 15 years since a devastating earthquake in Haïti. A commemoration was held in Montreal for the victims and the survivors Sunday afternoon.

Organizers say it’s a way to show their native country’s strength despite the challenges it faces.

The names of victims were read aloud at the ceremony and those gathered had a solemn moment.

Many remember where they were when they first heard the news.

“A good friend of mine called me, asked me if I had a television in my office, I said no. He said ‘There’s something big and wrong going on in Haiti right now,’” says Liberal MNA Frantz Benjamin.

“My father was there for a visit and i didn’t have news from him from the, from January 12th till ten days after.”

Marjorie Villefranche, of Maison d’Haïti, says she couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

“Suddenly a lot of people start coming, no …