Colleen Ritzer was a paragon of caring

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Members of the school soccer team gathered at a makeshift memorial for Colleen Ritzer outside Danvers High School.

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A woman retrieved a sign that blew off the memorial for teacher Colleen Ritzer.

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The sign board at Danvers High School displayed a quote from Colleen Ritzer.

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Katherine Kowalski (left) looked on as classmate Nicole White was comforted by a friend following a grief counseling session.

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Senior Cameron Trout comforted junior Kelsey Brooks at Danvers High School.

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Wendy Davison visited the makeshift memorial for Colleen Ritzer.

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The makeshift memorial for slain math teacher Colleen Ritzer was set up outside the high school.

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Parents and students attended a grief counseling session at Danvers High School.

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A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night at Danvers High School for former math teacher Colleen Ritzer.

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Flowers, candles, and notes were placed on the ground.

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Brittany Hagman, 19, lit a candle for Ritzer.

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A moment of silence was held for Ritzer before Game One of the World Series at Fenway Park.