Memorial for Athena Strand turns site of tragedy into place of remembrance (opens in new tab)

A new memorial honoring Athena Strand now stands in Wise County, transforming the place where the 7-year-old’s body was found in 2022 into a space for remembrance and healing. The memorial includes photos of Athena and her family, mementos from law enforcement and the original cross that first marked the site. “This, unfortunately, was the area where she was located...