Tears of joy and sorrow were shed at the Poutasi Memorial Hall at a special ceremony held in honour of the nine victims who died as a result of the tsunami 10 years ago. 

The ceremony united the village under one roof with two denominations in attendance to remember those lost: Anna Ruland Schaafhausen, 95; Vaimoana Fui Fa’asavalu, 70; Tuifalemalo Schaafhausen Annadale Tuatagaloa, 64; Logo Letone Uili, 48; Amataga Tiotio Afoa Sulu, 11; Nonumaifele Tofilau, three; Maupenei Tofilau, two; Filisi Tavita Fa’atau, one and Siliva Fa’apulou, one.