Vigil planned for New Sweden teen missing for months [Video]

Loved ones are planning a vigil for 14-year-old Stefanie Damron, who has been missing from her New Sweden home since late September.

The vigil will be held at the New Sweden Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Dec. 21, according to an event listing on Facebook.

“This will be a time to share who Stefanie is, to share places where Stefanie’s story is being shared, and to have a moment of silence for Stefanie,” the listing said.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a letter written to Stefanie and to wear purple. The vigil will also be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing, the listing said.

The vigil comes after the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced an award of up to $15,000 for any information leading to Damron’s safe return or the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance.

Damron was last seen walking out of her family home and into the woods along West Road, wearing blue jeans, …