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Family honors Avonte Oquendo with march 2 years after disappearance

The family of Avonte Oquendo is marching today in remembrance of the teen with autism who disappeared two years ago. The 14-year-old wandered from his school in Long Island City on Oct. 4, 2013.

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Family honors Avonte Oquendo with march 2 years after disappearance

The family of Avonte Oquendo is marching today in remembrance of the teen with autism who disappeared two years ago. The 14-year-old wandered from his school in Long Island City on Oct. 4, 2013.

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