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USA – “We have to say her name,” Gail Pechuli said. Pechuli, the family’s spokesperson, said it was important because the family wants people to share Emily’s story. She said seeing the large crowd show up in support of Emily has touched their hearts. “It gives them a lot of hope at a time where they need comfort and strength,” she said, and the family understands Emily is now part of MMIW.
