January marks one year since Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, was reported missing. Her body was discovered on Feb. 14. According to an event announcement shared on Facebook, community members are organizing two public gatherings to honor her memory and support her family.
A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m. Organizers said the vigil will be a time for reflection and prayer. Attendees are encouraged to bring candles, signs, prayers and their voices, according to the post.
A Community Walk for Emily is planned for Saturday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m., starting at Mesa Drive and McKellips Road in Mesa, Arizona. Organizers said the walk is intended to show that Pike is not forgotten and that her name continues to be spoken. The event is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring their voices, drums and footsteps, according to the announcement.
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