Gabby Petito’s dad posts emotional New Year’s Eve message after vloggeer’s doomed van life trip with Brian Laundrie
THE Petito family welcomed 2022 with an emotional video of lights floating in the night sky and touching tribute to Gabby. Joseph Petito tweeted this message with the video: “Happy New year Gabby. Keep touching the world. #HAPPYNEWYEAR2022 #gabbypetito.” Within minutes, there were thousands of likes, comments and retweets in honor of “America’s daughter,” as […]
THE Petito family welcomed 2022 with an emotional video of lights floating in the night sky and touching tribute to Gabby.
Joseph Petito tweeted this message with the video: “Happy New year Gabby. Keep touching the world. #HAPPYNEWYEAR2022 #gabbypetito.”
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Within minutes, there were thousands of likes, comments and retweets in honor of “America’s daughter,” as some have called Gabby.
“Forever America’s Daughter, we will continue to carry on in her name and legacy,” a Twitter user commented under the video.
“Thanks to the Petito and Schmidt family for launching a awareness page and turning tragedy into a mission to help other families find their loved ones.”
“I’ve thought of Gabby and your family many times today. She will forever be in our hearts. Happy New Year to the Schmidt/Petito family #GabbyPetito #HAPPYNEWYEAR2022,” another Twitter user posted.
“Awww you guys are the best. Thank you so much for bringing us your Gabby….then, now and forever. So beautiful in every way. Blessings …and keep bringing the light around- it’s felt deeply. Love you,” another commented under the video.
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The 22-year-old woman went on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, over the summer but never returned home.
She was last seen on August 24, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and her body was found on September 19 in Grand Teton National Park.
The coroner said her cause of death was strangulation.