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Remember, they were all witnesses and victims in this obscene, unexplained act of evil.

It has been a very difficult three months for this family, as they are not only suffering through the loss of a child but also having one parent healing from gunshot wounds as well.

But their focus has been on their grief from losing a bright, funny, caring little girl who was the youngest member and star of a large family.

“Julianna was a light. Our girl wished for peace, not hate or violence. This, along with her spirit, has brought us some strength as we try to continue our lives without her,” the family says. “Words cannot express how much we love and miss her.”

The Kozis family had come from their Markham home to the Danforth specifically to go for ice cream at popular Demetre. It should have been a fun summer night outing.

It was there that they encountered Hussain in the middle of his shooting spree.

It turned out to be their worst nightmare.

Hussain shot through the window of the establishment, striking Julianna and hitting Donny in both legs as he tried to protect her. The wounded father would later travel from the hospital he was being treated at to say goodbye to his daughter at another hospital.

The Kozis family made a special point in thanking police for their efforts in this disturbing case but they also noted that they still have questions.

“The police have been very responsive, co-operative and have committed to providing all information once it is available. There are many unanswered questions about this mass shooting and the murders of two innocent girls.