Haitians mark 5th anniversary of 2010 earthquake
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On Monday, mourners gathered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to remember the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake that killed more than 300,000 people.
After a Catholic Mass service, President Michel Martelly and the first lady placed flowers in front of a piece of rubble left by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake. The country is creating a memorial for those lost in the disaster.
"The life of the people changed in 35 seconds that day," Martelly said. "But in the days that followed, solidarity came from everywhere."
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Below are a few images of Haitians gathering in support and remembrance on the earthquake's anniversary. --Meghan DeMaria
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Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.
