Wendy Risquez, left, lights a candle from the flame of another being held by Richard Forsyth, center, during a vigil at Monett South Park on Sunday for Dr. John Forsyth, a Cassville ER physician who disappeared on May 21 and found dead 12 days later. Risquez is one of Forsyth’s cousins, and Richard is the doctor’s brother. Also pictured holding a candle is Joshua Butler. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Wendy Risquez, left, lights a candle from the flame of another being held by Richard Forsyth, center, during a vigil at Monett South Park on Sunday for Dr. John Forsyth, a Cassville ER physician who disappeared on May 21 and found dead 12 days later. Risquez is one of Forsyth’s cousins, and Richard is the doctor’s brother. Also pictured holding a candle is Joshua Butler.
Kayla Forsyth, who lives in California, attended Dr. John Forsyth’s candlelight vigil at Monett South Park on Sunday. Prior to the start official start of the event, she took time to write in a memory book provided by the family as a way to leave messages about the doctor’s life and impact. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@ cassville-democrat.Tiffany Forsyth, sister of late Mercy Cassville Physician Dr. John Forsyth, speaks at a candlelight vigil held for “Johnny” at Monett South Park on Sunday. Tiffany thanked all those who helped with the search and recovery of her brother, as well as those who reached out with condolences and stories about his impact on their lives. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comMembers of the Forsyth family held candles during a vigil to honor Dr. John Forsyth, who was found dead in Arkansas 12 after going missing on May 21. More than 50 people attended the event at Monett South Park near the Monett Casino. Many individuals shared stories of the late doctor and the positive impact he had on their lives and the lives of others, both as a person and in his profession. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
