It’s been one month since Sierra LaMar’s parents discovered their 15-year-old Morgan Hill daughter was missing. Tonight, Sierra’s family will hold a special vigil and balloon release at Burnett Elementary, 85 Tilton Ave., at 6:30 p.m. to mark the one-month anniversary.
“This month has truly been a nightmare,” said Steve LaMar, Sierra’s father, in a release by the KlaasKids Foundation. “But our volunteers have given us faith, hope and the perseverance to continue in our search efforts. This balloon release will give us a chance for all of us to get together in prayer for Sierra.”
Burnett has been the headquarters of the volunteer search, led by the KlaasKids Foundation that has received thousands of volunteers to aid in the search from across California.
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office has dedicated more than 7,500 personnel hours, checking out more than 1,200 leads.
Sierra went missing March 16 on her way to her school bus stop, never making it to the bus or school that Friday morning. Her parents reported her missing around 6 p.m. that day.
Volunteer searches will continue for the missing teen Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at Burnett Elementary.
