Community turns out to vigil in support of injured Smyth County girl Jasmine Franks | Staff Jun 2, 2019 Jun 2, 2019 Updated Jul 29, 2019 0 1 of 4 Family and Friends gather at Riverbend Park to pray for the recovery of 12-year-old Kiara Tirado. Linda Burchette Friends, family and community members raise their candles in support of Kiara "Kiki" Tirado at a vigil held Saturday at Riverbend Park. Linda Burchette Levi Turner comforts Kiara Tirado's aunt Taby Velazquez at a vigil held to pray for the 12-year-old's recovery. Linda Burchette Friends and family honor Kiara Tirado at a vigil held Saturday at Riverbend Park. Linda Burchette Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jasmine Franks | Staff With a prayer vigil held Saturday for 12-year-old Kiara “Kiki” Tirado came a message of hope.kA 4=2DDlQDbQmkDA2?mp3@FE 2 9F?5C65 4@>>F?:EJ >6>36CD ;@:?65 H:E9 72>:=J 2E k^DA2?mkDA2?mE96 k^DA2?mkDA2?m#:G6C36?5 !2C< :? |2C:@? 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