Slain World War II vet Delbert Belton honored at candlelight vigil [photos]

A candlelight vigil was held Friday night outside the Eagles Ice Arena in Spokane, Wash., where World War II veteran Delbert Belton was beaten and left to die by two teens Wednesday night.

The Memorial remembering #DelbertBelton continues to grow. @khqlocalnews pic.twitter.com/ua0dPESPdr

— Patrick Erickson (@patrickerickson) August 24, 2013

A massive turnout for tonight's candlelight memorial for WWII Veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton. #DelbertBelton #kxly pic.twitter.com/Ho3PuW9L7n

— 4 News Now (@kxly4news) August 24, 2013

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People signing "Proud to be an American" @krem2 #delbertbelton pic.twitter.com/2wCB5Ma8jE

— Honora Thompson (@HonoraThompson) August 24, 2013

Candles lighting a picture of #DelbertBelton. @khqlocalnews pic.twitter.com/t0AcbxYlHt

— Patrick Erickson (@patrickerickson) August 24, 2013

Thousands gather at a candlelight vigil to remember WWII Veteran #DelbertBelton. @khqlocalnews pic.twitter.com/qjcyvkDn9O

— Patrick Erickson (@patrickerickson) August 24, 2013

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Spokane Police have arrested one 16-year-old suspect in the beating and charged him with first degree robbery and first degree murder. A second suspect, also 16, has been identified and urged to surrender.

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