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Memorial held for nine-year old Live Oak boy

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Posted at 10:38 PM, Aug 17, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-17 22:38:00-04

(WTXL) Live Oak, Fla. - The body of a nine-year old is identified by Live Oak Police. Police say Leo Walker had autism and left his home early Wednesday morning. He was discovered in a pond near his East Duval Street home. Walker's cause of death is accidental drowning. His body was found on Friday. 

Tonight the community is remembering him with a memorial service. The vigil was scheduled to begin at 9 this evening at the John Hale Recreation Park in Live Oak. Organizers collected teddy bears to donate to the Live Oak Police Department to give to children who experience tragedies.