By Steve Lillebuen
Thalia Hakin should have been enjoying the rest of the summer with her friends.
Instead, the 10-year-old's classmates were leading a community prayer service in her memory - the first for the victims of the Bourke Street attacks.
The Beth Rivkah Ladies College schoolgirl was among the five people killed when a speeding car charged through pedestrians in Melbourne's CBD just after lunchtime on Friday.
Members of her Jewish community came together on Sunday evening for a memorial service to honour all victims, but for many of the attendees, memories of Thalia came top of mind.
Members of Melbourne's Jewish community arrive at a memorial service for Bourke Street Mall victims.Credit: Chris Hopkins
"It's a horrific event. It really is," said David Southwick, State Member for Caulfield, as he entered Werdiger Hall in St Kilda East along with parents, children, and community leaders.
He had travelled to the growing Bourke Street flower memorial earlier on Sunday with his wife. Together, they dropped off a toy bear.
"Thalia should be playing with that bear, but she's not here - and that's something that we're all going to have to live with for a long time," he said.
The girl's family was not at the service. Her sister Maggie, 9, and her mum, Nathalie, were also caught up in the crush of pedestrians fleeing the CBD rampage and remain in hospital.
Local MP David Southwick and Federal MP Michael Danby arrive at the memorial service.Credit: Chris Hopkins
Her father Tony is believed to be at their sides.
The Sunday event was closed to the media, but it is understood Rabbi Daniel Rabin, president of Rabbinical Council of Victoria, addressed the packed service before Hebrew prayers.
A funeral is planned for Thalia Hakin, 10, on Wednesday morning.
He told those gathered that it was a time for everyone to come together and add more kindness to their lives.
Two of Thalia's classmates led prayers and spoke of their friend, according to attendees.
Security at the venue estimated up to 1000 people were in attendance.
Federal MP Michael Danby, who attended the service, said everyone was in a state of shock.
"We share the pain with so many people," he said. "This is a service to express our love and concern for all those who were killed or injured, and their families."
Jess Mudie, 22, and Matthew Si, 33, were also identified as victims on Sunday, with their families releasing heartfelt tributes.
A 25-year-old man and a three-month-old baby boy were also killed in the tragedy, but there are fears the death toll could rise with up to six people in hospital in a critical condition.
The alleged driver, Dimitrious 'Jimmy' Gargasoulas, was arrested at the scene after police shot him in the arm.
Police have not yet interviewed the 26-year-old, but confirmed he will face multiple murder charges as soon as detectives are able to speak with him.
Donations for the immediate families of those killed can be made via the website www.vic.gov.au/bourkestreet.html
For urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Witnesses and victims requiring support can also call the Victim's Support Helpline on 1800 819 817.
A vigil is being planned from 5.30pm on Monday at Federation Square.
- with AAP