Metallica Rose Harrison’s son, Tristan Harrison, and her husband, Charles Harrison, will be honored in a vigil weeks after she allegedly killed them during a family trip to the Great Wolf Lodge.
The Bradford County Branch YMCA will remember Tristan, 3, and Charles, 36, during a candlelight vigil on November 2 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to Lehigh Valley Live.
Tristan was an active member of the facility’s children’s program before his passing. Branch Executive Director Randi Morse told the outlet that Tristan participated in play dates, swim lessons and other activities at the facility.
“We are heartbroken for Tristan and Charles Harrison/family and our community,” Morse said of the father and son’s murders. “We are grieving as a community over this tragedy.”
The YMCA has asked those who wish to attend the vigil to bring a stuffed animal donation, which will be given to child survivors of domestic violence.
Morse added that YMCA representatives will be present to talk with parents and facility members that need support in light of the tragedy.
The vigil will be held three weeks after Metallica, 27, allegedly killed her husband and son on October 12 during their family trip at the Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania.
Authorities learned of the killings when Metallica called 911 to report the crime, as well as to express her desires to die by suicide.
Police reported to the resort and found that she had allegedly stabbed Charles and Tristan to death, while Metallica also had wounds on her wrist and neck.
She has since been charged with two counts of criminal homicide. Metallica has not yet entered a plea or retained legal counsel.
More details have since emerged about the tragedy, including what Metallica told first responders in the aftermath of the killings.
Police said that she claimed she was “suicidal, not stupid,” according to an affidavit obtained by WNEP. Additionally, Metallica told authorities she worked hard to be “the best mother” and “the best wife.”
“My husband and son are already gone in the bed in the living room. They’re already gone, I’m sorry,” Metallica allegedly told the 911 operator when she called to report the murders.
When EMS personnel arrived at the scene, Metallica reportedly said that she worked “so hard” every day “to be the best person” she could.
“It wasn’t supposed to end like this. I was supposed to have my happy family. That’s what I envisioned since I was a child,” she allegedly said.
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