CINCINNATI (WKRC) – On the 40th anniversary of the tragedy at The Who concert that killed 11 people, a few dozen gathered outside Heritage Bank Center to honor the people who lost their lives.

Since 1979, the venue has changed names a few times It was known as the Riverfront Coliseum back at the time of the massive crowd rush. In front of a marker that was installed four years ago, all 11 names were read aloud and a candle was lit for each victim.

For many being in the crowd Tuesday night, it’s about remembering the victims, and it is an opportunity to help the healing process from family members and people who were at the show.

“Since we started this 10 years ago, I’ve noticed a difference in people’s demeanors,” said Kasey Ladd.

Ladd’s mother, Teva Rae Ladd, was one of the victims. At the time of the tragedy, Ladd was 27 years old; her son was just 2.

“It’s more a healing process: Get together, support each other,” said Ladd. “I feel I handle this date better than I did a decade ago.”

Brenda Green Vega says the night still haunts her, but coming to these anniversaries helps with the pain.

“It helps to calm the demons because I still see it — pictures in my mind. It’s something I can never get rid of. I wish I could. I wish it would go away, but it can’t; it won’t go away, and all these people who lost their lives were just trying to see a concert,” said Green Vega.

On Saturday, there’s another remembrance at the annual concert held at Finneytown High School. Three of the 11 victims were students at the high school.