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Penn State Vigil Videos: LaVar Arrington Speaks, Thousands Sing Alma Mater

Considering how much worldwide attention was given to Wednesday night's noisy Penn State ruckus, we should remember to appreciate the candlelight vigil for child abuse victims held by thousands of PSU students and fans Friday night

First, here's former Nittany Lions linebacker LaVar Arrington speaking to the crowd. His voice isn't easy to hear at first, but the crowd is silent, and you should be able to catch almost everything he says. If you have to turn it up a little, it's worth it.

The crowd sings the school's Alma Mater together:

And, why yes, there was a "WE ARE" chant from time to time.

Photo: Patrick Smith, Getty Images

Related: Jerry Sandusky fallout, replacing Joe Paterno, and Penn State's movement to support sexual abuse survivorsFor more on the Nittany Lions, visit Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries. More college football news.