WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — Hundreds of candles lit up a Washington City park Tuesday night to honor a woman who saved the lives of many in the community.

More than 300 people gathered at Nisson Park on Tuesday night to pay tribute to Gigi Lalonde, a single mother of three who died last Friday from a drug overdose.

Lalonde, 36, was remembered for her tireless work helping others overcome addiction, mental illness and homelessness.

"I asked everyone to raise their hand if she had helped you in one way or another, because it was always like that with her," Amanda Carrillo told the crowd, as hundreds lifted their candles in response.

After starting life homeless and dealing with addiction on the East Coast, Lalonde transformed her own life, establishing house-cleaning and hairdressing busines

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