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A line of memories, mourning ; Memorial service pays tribute to fire victims

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From: Concord Monitor
Date: 20080329
Author:Ethan Wilensky-Lanford

The line to greet George MacDonald at the memorial service for his wife and daughters last night stretched around the middle school gym, through the lobby and out the double doors.

Hundreds of visitors came to mourn the passing of Jenny, Molly, and Beth MacDonald, who died in a Franklin fire a week ago tomorrow. Their path took them through three lives; past photographs, remembrances and caskets; and led to George MacDonald, who took time to speak with everyone.

The visitors, who included Gov. John Lynch, entered the building to the sound of Sarah McLachlan singing "Angel." Two computers ...

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