BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Delaware Park was home to the second annual "Turning Tragedy into Triumph," a half-marathon and 5k honoring the lives lost in the Tops mass shooting.
On Saturday, neighbors pinned on their race numbers to support Legacy 5.14 and the 5.14 Memorial Scholarship.
Cashell Durham, sister of Aaron Salter, says her brother would've enjoyed this event.
"He would absolutely love it," Durham said. "He was always out in the community, and he would tell me different things that were going on."
The race included runners, walkers, kids, and even some furry friends.
"It's a happy sad," said runner Fred Luongo. "We can enjoy our company together and honor the people that have passed."
Luongo says he often saw Salter directing traffic during local runs he attended.
"He was part of the traffic control and was a personality of all the races," he said. "A real, genuine human being and just an all-around nice guy. Always there and always keeping us safe."
