The
Patchogue-Medford Raiders honored Gabby Petito's memory during an away game
with a special wristband on Saturday afternoon.
The
high school football team was on the road at Bay Shore High School wearing
their traditional black and red colors. The team was also sported teal
wristbands as a tribute to Petito and show support to her family.
The
Patchogue Medford Touchdown Club came up with the wristband idea. The school
district is right next to where Petito grew up in Blue Point and where her
family calls home. Players said it was an easy decision to add the
wristband to their uniform.
“I
know the kids are really concerned about it and thinking about it and we've
spoken about it and its just really such an unfortunate thing,” said coach Gary
Marangi.
Aside
from wearing teal on the field, some players and community members said
they plan to
attend a public memorial this weekend as well.
Petito,
22, went missing in Wyoming last month during a cross-country trip with her
boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, who is also missing. Authorities confirmed that she
was the victim of a homicide after her body was found.