Kin, friends of Westgate victims put on brave face at memorial

Rupal Shah (left) lay a flower in memory of her fallen husband Mitul Shah who died at the Westgate terrorist attack. With her is Hitesh Shah from Sukuma Twende group. PHOTO DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD

NAIROBI: The soothing forest ambience gave families and friends of the Westgate attack victims a reason to smile when they gathered Sunday for the annual memorial at the Amani Gardens in Karura forest.

Some of them were momentarily overcome by emotions. However, the mourning session did not last long as minutes later, the mood changed to laughter and warm smiles.