Caylee Anthony vigil planned

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - It's hard to believe that the precious home video of little Caylee Anthony reading her favorite book, "Supper Time with Frieda Fuzzy Paws," while visiting her great grandfather was taken one year ago, June 15. And on June 16, she was last seen by her grandfather, George Anthony.

On Tuesday, dozens of people will gather at J. Blanchard Park to remember the 2-and-a-half year old. "We're getting together to acknowledge the loss of Caylee a year ago and to honor her and remember," said Richard Grund. His son, Jesse, was once engaged to Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony.

Casey Anthony awaits trial, accused of killing Caylee, whose remains were later found in a wooded area of East Orange County.

For a time Richard Grund thought he was Caylee's paternal grandfather, until tests showed otherwise. "She was always so happy. She lit up the room. You couldn't not fall in love with Caylee. Whether she was our blood or not, she was our family" said Grund. "I'm hoping we can bring the focus back to what this is really all about, the loss of a little girl."

Grund, who is an ordained minister, will lead the prayers. An Internet group which started on the social networking site Facebook.com, has been raising money for the balloon and butterfly releases following the vigil.

Grund said little Caylee always loved butterflies, so he feels they are symbolic. "I'd like for people to remember her for what she was, a singing, laughing little girl," he said, adding, "if we remember her as a butterfly, we will see her beauty."

The vigil begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 in J.Blanchard Park.