More than a thousand people gathered at Escondido High School on Saturday to remember Amber Dubois, the 14-year-old who disappeared from the area in February of last year. The Associated Press reported that the ceremony included family, friends, and teachers of the teen as well as several farm animals, since these were a big part of Amber's heart. In fact when she disappeared, Amber was carrying a check for $200 with which she planned to pay for a lamb that she would raise for the Future Farmers of America. Her favorite animal, the wolf, appeared in front of the stage along with a llama, monkey, snake and goats.
The ceremony came to a close when the parents of Amber and three other California girls who have been kidnapped and killed each released a dove on stage.
The Amber Dubois disappearance became the focus of many primetime news programs and had remained that way until March 6th when a tragic discovery was made. Bones identified as those of the 14-year-old Escondido teen were discovered in a rugged, remote area north of San Diego (Associated Press). The girl had gone missing while on her way to school on February 13th, 2009. Convicted sex offender John Gardner III is the only suspect that police have named in Amber's death but he has not been charged. Gardner has been charged in the case of Chelsea King, and he pleaded not guilty on March 3rd.
Sources:
Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press. Tribute to SoCal teen recalls her love of animals. March 27th, 2010.
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