Homicide victims Brent, Matthew, and Brennan Peters were “salt of the earth” people, according to friends who gathered at a vigil on Sept. 15.
An unknown assailant murdered the three men in Lloydminster on Sept. 11.
As dusk settled in, roughly 40 people gathered with flowers and candles. People observed three minutes of silence and quietly shared stories of Brent and the kids.
“This has affected a lot of people. They weren’t just a man and a kid, they were our family and our friends who would never hurt anybody,” stated an older gentleman leading the proceedings.
“They weren’t drug dealers; they drank beer like everybody else, they went to work, came home and did their thing. They were trying their best in life.”
He assured everyone that they would get through this together and that those responsible would be caught.
The candles were placed to light the darkness and show the trio everyone was there for them and would not go away.
Mourners in attendance wanted people to know that no one knows what happened. They stated no details have been released and all the assumptions and guesses are eating at them.
“It was a privilege to be accepted by Brennan, Matthew and Brent, I’ve never met such family-oriented people, such courage in many respects,” said a man who knew them well.
“I’ll always remember the last time I saw them, Brent, how open he was, how he loved to just sit in the company of friends and just chat and yuk it up and have a good time.”
The two brothers were remembered for their faith. Many conversations over coffee went back to faith and their struggles.
“They were beautiful human beings, they had a love for people who struggled, a compassion and kindness I’ve never honestly seen in other people,” he continued.
“I often wished I had some of their character traits, I miss you guys, and I hope one day we will meet again.”
A heavy police presence was noted in Lloydminster on Sept. 11, which included additional resources being brought in. The major crime unit, K-9 units, forensic teams, and general duty officers were called in to help investigate.
The following day at a press conference, it was revealed the three men were murdered. The major crimes unit continued its investigation into the home most of the week.
The three men were identified on Sept. 16 by RCMP.
If anyone has any information regarding the murders, you are asked to contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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