WPDE -- Sunday morning, the largest search in 13 days will take place for a missing New York teen who was last seen in the heart of Myrtle Beach.
People have been searching by foot, door to door, endlessly looking for any leads, but no sign of Brittanee.
Friday night, with searching still going on, family, friends and even those who've never even met the teen gathered to just pray for Brittanee's safe return.
There were all sorts of emotions at Friday's candlelight vigil. Sad emotions - considering Brittanee is still missing - but there were also good emotions in the form of appreciation for the dozens of strangers who turned out to support the family.
Perfect strangers were singing crying and praying with the Drexel family. People came out with shirts and signs with messages for Brittanee and for a mother and father who are left to wonder about their daughter.
"I'm so overwhelmed," said Brittanee's great aunt, "By the outpouring of kindness in the community here, between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. It truly shows you there's good people out there."
A teary eyed Dawn Drexel agreed. "People are wonderful," said Brittanee's mother, "They care about what happens, they care about what goes on in the world."
Louis D'Emilil, who had never met the Drexel family until Friday night but wanted to show her support, looked to a higher power.
"With the power of prayer, we feel that anything can happen, and that anything is possible," said D'Emilil.
Brittanee's father told NewsChannel 15 that giving up is not an option. He had a message for his daughter: "We love you Brittanee, we miss you, and we'll never stop looking for you," he said.
The vigil was held at The Blue Water Resort, which was the last place that Brittanee Drexel was seen nearly 2 weeks ago.
She visited a few friends there on Saturday night, April 25th, and has not been seen since.
If you know anything about where Brittanee Drexel is call Myrtle Beach Police at (843) 918 -1963.
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