Guinean community mourns 2 cousins killed in Flatbush building collapse; community continues relief efforts

As the loved ones of those involved in the Flatbush building collapse continue to mourn, the Brooklyn community is coming together one by one to show their support while remembering the lives lost. A memorial now taking shape in front of 1321 Flatbush Avenue in remembrance of the eight killed on Wednesday after this apartment building collapsed into an adjacent construction site. The Bethesda Church of God across the street is lending a helping hand, opening its doors to take in necessities and clothes for those affected. It was just a normal day. It could have been any of us. And, you know, I think our church, especially being here and being a part of this community for so long, when someone else needs help, when a sister or brother needs help, you have to jump in. Among those killed were two cousins, 23-year-old Barry Mamadou and 31-year-old Njai Mamadou. They came to America less than five years ago from Guinea to continue their schooling. Mamadou Diallo, president of the Guinean Community New York, Says justice must be served. None of them were expecting, none of us was expecting what is about to happen. But they just saw their lives ending like this. Now he's calling on leaders to issue the victims' family visas for funeral arrangements. It's about the victims and their families, and we want justice to be served. We call upon all, you know, the agencies to stand up. with us so we can seek justice for these people and the victims now as this community continues to grieve this devastating loss of life president diallo says a collective prayer to honor all victims will be held on sunday at 3 30. for now that's latest here in flatbush i'm charlene Arlene Richards, News 12.