Open Thread – Candles for Samantha
Tonight in downtown Anchorage, almost a thousand people gathered at a candle light vigil for Samantha Koenig, a young woman of 18 years who was abducted forcibly from her place of work – a coffee hut in Midtown Anchorage. She was taken the night of February 1, and has not been seen since.
The Anchorage Daily News has details of the vigil HERE.
A Facebook page for Samantha can be found HERE.
Please contact the Anchorage Police Department if you have any information that might be helpful in solving this terrible crime.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Samantha Koenig.
How awful…I don’t know what to say.
There was a baristas’ vigil in Fbks for her a couple of days ago, also. They invited a state trooper to talk about safety tips; some are described here:
http://www.newsminer.com/view/full_story/17460161/article-Disappearance-of-Anchorage-barista-prompts-coffee-hut-employees-to-host-Fairbanks-vigil-?
Thoughts and prayers for this young lady and her family. Very sad.
May this demonstration of unity and concern give Samantha and her family strength.
My thoughts are with her, her family and her community and my hopes are for her safe return.
Mine, too.
It will mean a lot to her friends and family to see that kind of vigil turnout. Blessings be on those who attended and those for whom it was intended.
Oh, how horrible!! Her family must be devastated. I can’t imagine having that happen to one of my daughters. May God protect her.
What an inspiring turnout to show support for her family and friends during this terrifying time.
I hope that she is returned quickly to her family, safe and sound.
devastating loss. i am sorry and sad.
There is no solitude greater than that felt by the victim of crime.