Young Woman Killed by Bus
-West Philadelphia-
9/21/06

Aaron Williams, father of La'Vice Thomas, holds his daughter's high school graduation picture on September 21, 2006. Thomas was hit and killed by a Septa bus in front of her home on September 20, 2006, the day he registered her for college.

Williams proudly looks at his daughter's high school graduation picture. She spoke both Spanish and French, and knew sign language. "She was always smiling," he said.

A.J. Williams, La'Vice Thomas' six-year-old brother holds Thomas' high school graduation picture.

AJ Williams looks at his sister's high school graduation picture.

Thomas' aunt holds a recent photo of Thomas.

Aaron Williams says a prayer prior to a vigil held for his daughter La'Vice Thomas on September 21, 2006.

Thomas' grandmother holds a candle at the beginning of the vigil.

Evelena Williams, Thomas' sister, holds a candle during the vigil.

A friend mourns with others.

Young relatives mourn Thomas' death next to a memorial in front of her parents' house.

A care bear sits admist a large pile of stuffed animals at the vigil.