It is almost one year since the tragic death of 5-year-old Jack Dixon.
On October 1 last year, Jack was tragically taken from his family when he was caught by a large wave as he played on a beach with family in Mount Maunganui.
A number of members of the community have asked how they might pay their respects on the first anniversary of his disappearance.
![A message created out of shells near where Jack went missing.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LQXAZX7K2CQHGNQZ7IKSCKBXUI.jpg?auth=79b363bf1e0f9a7ee48a75d8d98e78b7e9287d0f0915d363d04578ab3480e5d7&width=16&quality=70)
During last year's search the community took it upon itself to light candles on Mount Main Beach in a show of support. Anyone wishing to pay their respects are therefore invited to again light a candle on the Main Beach on Thursday evening.
A statement from Jack's family said they would be marking his disappearance privately.