WENATCHEE, Wash. — On Friday evening, the community gathered to remember Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker.
The girls, ages five, eight, and nine, were found dead at a campsite near Leavenworth, days after a scheduled visit with their father, Travis Decker — who is still missing.
A public memorial was held Friday at Rocky Reach Park in Wenatchee off Highway 97A.
Friends, family and members of the community joined to remember the lives of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia.
They shared personal stories, sang sweet songs, and danced - one of the girls’ favorite activities.
Whitney Decker, the girls mother, spoke for three minutes about what it meant to her that the community had gathered to pay their respects.
Whitney said she was thankful for her time with the girls and how their three feelings allowed them to connect when the world slowed down.
“It really gave me an inside look into their day. I believe this allowed them to come into the world with open hearts and kindness,” she said.
“This memorial offers our community a meaningful space to come together in shared grief, love, and support,” said Amy Edwards, the organizer of the event online. “Out of deep respect for Whitney and her family, we ask all attendees to be present with care and compassion as we cherish the lives and memories of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia. This will be a time of unity, love, and reflection - honoring their lives together.”
Those who attended were asked to wear purple, pink, and green to honor the young girls.
Where is Travis Decker?
There’s currently a nationwide manhunt for the girls’ father, Travis Decker.
Law enforcement believes he killed them and that he’s still alive.
Authorities have searched hundreds of square miles near Leavenworth and the Enchantments, where his truck was discovered on June 2.
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office said their deputies and tactical teams are actively searching for Decker. They are asking people to keep an eye out, especially in the Teanaway Valley and Blewett Pass areas.
At one point, investigators said Decker may have been planning to flee the country. A federal affidavit filed by U.S. Marshals revealed Decker had recently searched online for how to “relocate to Canada” and searched job listings about four days before his scheduled visitation with his daughters.
A tipline was set up for people to call in any possible sightings or information about where he may be.
People can call 509-667-6845 or submit information here.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for a tip that leads to Decker’s arrest.
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