Friends, family, coworkers, customers, and members of the LGBTQ community gathered Sunday at O'Shea's Irish Pub to celebrate the life of Connor Blais, the popular bartender who was killed in a hit-and-run crash while heading home from work last week.

Several local television stations covered Sunday's memorial, painting a picture of a community united in grief and remembrance.

Many attendees wore red — Connor's favorite color — while others wore glitter in his honor under the unofficial theme #GlitterUpForConnor.

Again and again, those who knew Blais described him as someone who never met a stranger.

Doug Blais said his first thought was to take his son home after learning of his death.

"My first thought was to come over and get our son, take him home," WPTV reported him as saying. "When you meet the people here, you realize he is home. An amazing amount of love and outpouring."

Connor's mother, Janet Blais, said hearing stories from customers and friends brought comfort during an unimaginable week.

"Having the customers come to me and hug me and tell me their stories of how they met Connor has just been — you would think heartbreaking — but it was soothing," she said. "The outpouring of love has helped me heal a little bit."

Cassenti said the nearly year he and Connor spent together was filled with adventures

"I feel like since we met we've done so many bucket-list things," Cassenti said, according to WPTV. "He was encouraging me to do all things that were out of my comfort zone because he was so full of life."

Friends and coworkers remembered Blais as someone with an infectious smile, an adventurous spirit, and an uncanny ability to make friends wherever he went. They recalled his love of traveling and trains, and how he made customers feel like family.

Blais, 28, was killed July 6 while heading home after finishing his shift at O'Shea's. Police found him in the roadway on South Olive Avenue near East Lakewood Road around 1:50 a.m. An electric scooter was discovered nearby, and investigators say the driver fled without stopping to render aid or report the crash.

The family said investigators have informed them that police believe they have located the vehicle involved in the crash. However, the West Palm Beach Police Department has not confirmed that information, saying the investigation remains active.

Following the memorial, Cassenti reflected on the day in a Facebook post.

"Yesterday's memorial for Connor at O'Shea's was surreal," Cassenti wrote. "I'm so grateful to them along with everyone that showed up to #GlitterUpForConnor and raise a glass in his name. I miss you more today than yesterday. I love you."

Friends have also created a photo album celebrating Blais' life, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, raising over $16,000 so far. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Hatfield of the West Palm Beach Police Department at 561-822-1784 and reference case number 20260009954. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County.