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Utahns filled the night sky Saturday in Tooele with floating lanterns in an event that raises funds for the children of the nation's fallen military, police and first responders.

"Right now, there are over 100 children on our waiting list — children who are eagerly awaiting funds for a specific passion or developmental outlet," Joe Lewis, founder and CEO of Angels of America's Fallen, said in a news release. "This partnership with The Lantern Fest is a great way to honor our fallen, while raising funds that will help us move these kids off of our waiting list and into music, sports or some other passion that involves a coach or mentor."