MANOR, Texas – Family, friends and classmates have remembered a Manor High School student who was stabbed this week by another student on campus.

Mansion ISD held a candlelight vigil for 18-year-old Darrin Loving.

“It’s a tragedy. There’s no other word for it, it’s tragedy,” said a Manor ISD grandfather, Sam Samaripa.

A tearful and emotional moment was shared by hundreds as they laid candles outside a memorial honoring 18-year-old Darrin Loving.

“It was the first time I had to do that and it was very emotional, I almost knew that young man,” said a Manor ISD grandparent, Rosemary Samaripa.

“The community has to come together after something like this happens, the community has to come together,” says Sam.

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Mansion police say it was Darrin Loving stabbed to death by 18-year-old Mac Brown Mbanwei during a fight. Mbanwei is currently in the Travis County Jail on charges of first degree murder.

“I can imagine what these parents are going through and I think it’s twofold. The other gentleman I’m feeling, he’s a young man and it’s just a tragedy,” says Sam.

A photo of Loving was shared during the vigil and a prayer was held in the middle of the stadium, with some kneeling to pay their respects.

“The young people who gave up their football game to honor this young man, their classmate, was overwhelming to me,” says Rosemary.

During the vigil, district officials asked parents to work with their children and also volunteer their time on campus to bring the community together.

“To see all these people coming from all walks of life and to hear the school board president speak, we have to come together,” says Rosemary.

The district has made resources available to students and staff to cope with the loss.