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Memorial Service Held for Tourists Killed in Car Accident
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HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND — A memorial service was held last night in honour of three visitors to New Zealand who passed away on Wednesday (11 March) evening due to a tragic car accident near Temple View.
Dr Richard Barnett and his wife Tammy Barnett were visiting New Zealand with friends Mitchell and Ruth Peterson, all from Utah in the United States, and all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Tammy Barnett, Mitchell Peterson and Ruth Peterson died in the accident on Wednesday. Dr Barnett sustained minor injuries and has been discharged from hospital.
Over 500 people attended the service which was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Muir Park Stake Centre on Higgins Road, Hamilton.
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