See Photos from Thursday's Memorial Walk for Jaclyn

Over 600 people walked on Thursday from the Highwood Metra Station to the Central Avenue block in Highland Park where, on Labor Day, 5-year-old Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento .

Organized by Jasmen Colon and her friend Tatiana Alonso-Melchor, the  brought out Highwood and Highland Park politicians like mayors Charlie Pecaro and Nancy Rotering, as well as people from both communities and some that came from Waukegan, North Chicago and even Indiana.

Colon said she felt grateful that so many had taken the time to show their support.

"We can do strong things together," she said. "We're hoping [Jaclyn's family] can get through this and know everyone is here for them."

See photos from the walk above.

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