Hundreds of Gold Coast mourners honour Sophie Wang, the 10-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her mother

ABC NEWS (Australia)

After the horrific death of 10-year-old Gold Coast student Sophie Wang, allegedly killed by her own mother. There has been an outpouring of support for the family, with a memorial service held at her school and neighbour.

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00:00School drop-off at Emanuel College, parents hugging their kids a little tighter.

00:10So many students in need of a shoulder to cry on and a friend to lean on.

00:15A school consumed by grief, celebrating the life of their classmate Sophie Wong.

00:21It's obviously impacted our community significantly, everyone.

00:25One by one, they laid flowers, leaving pictures and writing messages of support.

00:31Fighting back tears, the principal said Sophie will be remembered as a gifted student, a

00:36thoughtful young girl and above all, a much-loved friend.

00:40Loved her academics, loved reading, she also loved to sing and she was caring and compassionate

00:47and was a really great friend.

00:49As the investigation into her death continues, so many unanswered questions remain.

00:55Everyone who knew her is now asking, were there warning signs and could this tragedy

01:00have been prevented?

01:01We want to know, could we have done more?

01:03Could we have helped?

01:04That's a very natural and normal response.

01:06This suburb is still struggling to come to terms with Sophie's death.

01:10In Emerald Lakes, there's been an outpouring of support.

01:13Hundreds of her classmates, friends, neighbours and even complete strangers coming together

01:18for a candlelight vigil near her home.

01:21We want Dad to know that all our love, our support is with him.

01:27I just need him to know and we all need him to know that we're here.

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