Family, friends and neighbors gather for a candle light vigil for Joshua Holmes on Honeysuckle Rose Lane Friday. Holmes was shot and killed on Sept. 25 as he was walking home with friends. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
“I even love the brother that murdered my son,” Johnny Holmes said of the man that shot his son. “Start showing love to one another.” | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
A candle light vigil was held for Joshua Holmes on Honeysuckle Rose Lane Friday. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Trina and Johnny Holmes at a vigil on Honeysuckle Rose Lane for their son, Joshua. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Pastor Kim Allen (left) helps light candles during a vigil for Joshua Holmes Friday. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Family, friends and neighbors gather for a candle light vigil for Joshua Holmes. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Family, friends and neighbors gather for a candle light vigil for Joshua Holmes. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Family, friends and neighbors gather for a candle light vigil for Joshua Holmes on Honeysuckle Rose Lane Friday. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Trina Holmes listens during candle light vigil for her son, Joshua Holmes, on Honeysuckle Rose Lane Friday. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Family, friends and neighbors gather for a candle light vigil for Joshua Holmes. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
Family, friends and neighbors gather for a candle light vigil for Joshua Holmes. | Rob Hart~Sun-Times Media
UNINCORPORATED WILLOWBROOK — Joshua Holmes called himself “Savage.” But it wasn’t because he was a tough guy. “He says he’s a beast on the mic,” said Joshua’s mother, Trina Holmes. But at 6 foot 2, the cheerful young man with the movie star smile was …