Candlelight Vigil attracts mother and father, pals and the group to recollect the lifetime of the Prospect teenager
Kinfolk, pals and group members honored the lifetime of a Prospect teenager someday after his physique was discovered within the Ohio River. His kayak was discovered close to the Ohio Falls, nevertheless it was not till Monday, close to the Newburgh Dam, that his physique was discovered after being noticed by a tug operator. search by his mother and father, pals and people prepared to assist discover the 16-year-old boy, Shawn and Melissa Stover mentioned they had been grateful for the help of group members who circled the river to assist find their son. “It is simply humiliating to see what individuals are going to do to assist different individuals and to attempt to discover Jake,” mentioned Melissa Stover. “He beloved life and there was a lot he needed to try this sadly he simply did not have the prospect to do it,” Shawn Wednesday’s vigil was held on the Large 4 Garden at Waterfront Park . Jacob’s mother and father say he beloved to fish and be on the water and located it to be the appropriate place. Our household at all times got here right here yearly for Thunder. He is been on this garden for festivals since he was a child, “mentioned Melissa Stover. Over 100 individuals attended the vigil, all wearing purple, Jacob’s favourite shade. A memorial service for Jacob in April.
Kinfolk, pals and group members honored the lifetime of a teenage Prospect someday after his physique was discovered within the Ohio River.
Jacob Stover was final seen on January 10 after kayaking on the river. His kayak was discovered close to the Ohio Falls, nevertheless it was not till Monday, close to the Newburgh Dam, that his physique was discovered after being noticed by a tug operator.
The invention and identification of Stover’s physique sparks almost weeks of searches by his family members, pals and people wishing to assist find the 16-year-old boy.
Shawn and Melissa Stover say they’re grateful for the help of group members who’ve circled the river to assist find their son.
“It is simply humiliating to see what individuals are going to do to assist different individuals and to attempt to discover Jake,” mentioned Melissa Stover.
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The Stovers mentioned discovering Jacob introduced some closure, however they nonetheless settle for that his life was so brief.
“He beloved life and there was a lot he needed to try this sadly he simply did not have the prospect to do it,” mentioned Shawn Stover.
Wednesday’s vigil was held on the Large 4 Garden at Waterfront Park.
Jacob’s mother and father say he beloved to fish and be on the water they usually thought it was the appropriate place.
“He beloved it right here. Our household has at all times come right here yearly for Thunder. He is been on this garden for festivals since he was a child,” mentioned Melissa Stover.
Over 100 individuals attended the vigil, all wearing purple, Jacob’s favourite shade. The Large 4 Bridge would additionally mild up purple for Jacob.
The household are planning a memorial service for Jacob in April.