Vigil to be held after teen with Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts ties found deceased

The community is coming together after a missing local teen was found deceased this week.

The Aquidneck Island community suffered the tragic loss of 17-year-old Owen Cameron this week. Days spent searching and praying resulted in the saddest of endings.

Middletown, Newport, and Portsmouth Police and the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force found Cameron at approximately 11:00 a.m. Wednesday near Newport State Airport partial submerged in a small body of water. He had been missing since Saturday.

According to organizer Michele Dubuc, in this time of mourning, Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., Newport, RI, is opening its doors for a Community Vigil on Saturday, March 30 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. to provide a spiritual place for people to come together and be there for each other.

A microphone will be available for those that are moved to speak, read a poem or reading, sing a song, express sorrow, etc. There will be an area in the front of the church to display memorial candles and other memorabilia brought by attendees.

The Vigil is open to the entire community, regardless of faith and all are welcome.