Thousands of mourners gathered under tight security at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, a week since two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and governor-general Sam Mostyn were among the dignitaries at a tearful commemoration that drew more than 10,000 people. "We have lost our innocence ... last week took our innocence," David Ossip, president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, told the gathering in a speech.
Also present was the father of Syrian-born Ahmed Al Ahmed, who was hailed a national hero for wrestling a gun from one of the attackers.
Mr Ossip said he saw Mr Al Ahmed earlier in the day.
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