Hundreds of people gathered Thursday night at Willow Creek Park to show support and encouragement for 16 year-old Sam Jackenthal, an up and coming freeride skier, who suffered a serious accident while free-sking in Australia this week. KPCW’s Renai Bodley has more.
Vigil for Sam Jackenthal, 16 Year-Old Skier Injured in Australia
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