Many of the customers were there to contribute to a relief fund for the girl's family.

Thursday's sales and a corporate contribution were expected to raise $40,000 for the family of Anna Svidersky, but by 9 p.m. the total had reached nearly $75,000.

A candlelight vigil took place as the sun went down Thursday night at the McDonald's, which is located on Andresen Road in Vancouver.

The manager of the McDonald's said the restaurant was so busy throughout the day Thursday that a shortage of food meant he had to close the doors two hours before the planned closing time of midnight.

More sights and sounds from the vigil for Anna Svidersky

Long lines of customers waiting to go through the drive-thru sometimes backed up onto Andresen, slowing traffic on the busy street.

Peter Svidersky, Anna's brother, was on hand for the vigil and was moved by the huge outpouring of community support.

"I just feel a lot of love here. As soon as I saw all the cars, and when I saw it on the news, I don’t know, I was just overwhelmed. I just want to say thank you again, thanks for all the help, everything is nice."

He mother was also in attendance and expressed her thanks for all those who turned out to remember Anna.

Anna Svidersky was killed last Thursday by a man who police say walked into the restaurant and attacked her with a knife.

David Barton Sullivan, 28, is charged with her murder and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Clark County Superior Court.

Sullivan is a registered sex offender with a history of mental illness. He did not know the girl.

An memorial service earlier in the week attracted over 1,000 mourners.

The manager at the McDonald's says Anna gave up cheerleading and other school activities to work at the restaurant in order to financially support her family.

Anna would have celebrated her 18th birthday this past Wednesday. She had planned to attend college in Seattle after graduating from Fort Vancouver High School.

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