Storytelling: Missing: nps_kwgmj08_1missing

The African-American community turned out by the thousands for the funeral of Purvis Parker. Many had never met the young boy, or even participated in the search, but instead had grown deeply attached to his story through news reports.

The African-American community turned out by the thousands for the funeral of Purvis Parker. Many had never met the young boy, or even participated in the search, but instead had grown deeply attached to his story through news reports.