DEARBORN, MI - Residents in Metro Detroit are planning a candlelight vigil to say goodbye to a key community member.

The community member? Four walls and a healthy supply of 2 percent milk.

The vigil, scheduled for 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, will honor the Kroger store north of Michigan Avenue near Outer Drive in Dearborn, which is closing on May 18 due to financial reasons, according to the company.

Affectionately dubbed "Krogerjack" because it originally opened in 1995 as the largest Farmer Jack location at the time, the loss of the store has hit close to home for many in the community.

According to the Dearborn Historical Society, the Farmer Jack store replaced the Dearborn Holiday Inn and popular Chambertin restaurant. The land was also once part of St. Joseph’s Retreat, Michigan’s first mental health hospital.

“Come bring a candle, a good memory, and your Kroger card. We’ll watch Kroger close while playing some sad songs,” the Facebook event invite reads.

Despite the pushback and some protests, the store is closing in favor of a larger store located across Michigan Avenue.

All employees will be offered jobs at other stores in the area to remain part of the company, Kroger officials said.