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Valley Residents Light Candles In Honor Of Morgan Harrington
Sarah Sager
While Morgan Harrington may still be missing, she has not been forgotten.
Tammy Strickler from Broadway, has never met Morgan, or her family, but on this Saturday evening, she's lighting candles and sending them with a prayer to bring Morgan home.
"I'm lighting these candles for Morgan's Mom and Dad, and for Morgan, just to show my support for them and to show them that we are thinking about them, and that we are praying for them," says Strickler.
Strickler believes these small acts of hope can carry a big message.
Strickler says, "If they can't get out and search for her, I know that offering up prayers of support is enough for the family. You can do behind the scene things like lighting the candles, or just praying for the family."
Romayne Broyles from Luray, has been keeping this candle stored away for years and until now, she wasn't sure why.
Broyles says, "God has his own reasons for everything and it could be that God just wanted me to save this candle for Morgan and light it in her honor."
Broyles has felt the pain the Harrington's are facing.
Broyles says, "I know what it is to be without a child for a period of time and then to have that child come home. And, it's the most wonderful thing you can ever imagine."
And while Morgan's whereabouts are still uncertain, the candles continue to burn with a message of hope for her return.
A Virginia Tech worker organized Saturday's candlelight vigil after meeting the Harrington's at a search and rescue effort.
The organizers say they expect candles to be lit worldwide in Morgan's honor.
You are urged to call police if you have any information in Morgan's disappearance.
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