Anniversary of Dave Koenigs disappearance remembered with blue porch lights – KOLR – OzarksFirst.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Monday, Feb. 8, is the first anniversary of Dave Koenigs disappearance, a 26-year-old Branson amateur MMA fighter.

People across the Ozarks and the country are putting up blue lights on their porch in hopes of Daves homecoming.

The night Dave went missing, he had messaged a couple of friends, thinking he might be in trouble. According to Daves mother, Tracy Koenig, Dave was friends with the Peachtree Inn owner in Branson, who gave him a place to stay that night.

Dave has been missing ever since his stay at the Peachtree Inn.

The blue porch lights were chosen because, according to Tracy, they wanted a way to honor him while also keeping everyone safe during the pandemic.

I think it is the best way to do it because, you know, there are so many people out there who do want to show their support, said Tracy.

Tracy said there has been a lot of support for the family and Dave over the last year.

Weve had a growing amount of people whove shown so much support, said Tracy. I think its amazing that people come together and they really do care. I wish he would feel the kind of love and support thats out there for him because theres a lot of people that care.

Sharron Schellman is supporting Dave from almost an hour away.

No mother needs to wonder where her child is, said Schellman. It doesnt matter how old they are, how big they are. Knowing what a mother goes through, theres nothing worse than not knowing. I just really hope this brings some awareness and somebody comes forward and they get some answers.

Dave is 66, 240 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Branson Police Department at 417-334-3300.

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