Crime & Safety
VIDEO: Remembering Local Teen Sydney Rohde
Friends, fellow students and educators gathered in Aliso Viejo to pay their respects to the 15-year-old, who died June 24.
In the glow of a warm Saturday sunset, about 200 people gathered for a candlelight memorial for Sydney Rohde, who died June 24.
In the wake of the 15-year-old's apparent suicide last weekend, two classmates organized the vigil near the site of her death, a parking structure at 130 Vantis in Aliso Viejo.
Candles and flowers were placed near the structure's entrance and on nearby sidewalks. One student sang and CUSD President Gary Pritchard was on hand to help comfort students.
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"It was very touching and I think it did everyone a lot of good," said Ross Chun, who attended.
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Earlier in the week, Aliso Niguel High School Principal Chris Carter said many were stunned by Rohde's death, calling her "a wonderful young lady" who was admired by teachers.
after reportedly jumping from the parking structure, sheriff's officials said. However, the coroner ordered toxicology tests and the case is still under investigation.
