Tyler was last seen on a boat hunting for ducks in the north jetties. He reportedly called a friend and said his boat was having issues and taking on water, and that the motor was not running correctly.

Relatives shared a statement with the crowd at the beginning of the vigil, as reported by WRAL.

Their statement read: “Your outpouring of support, your uplifting thoughts, your prayers and your love means so much to this family as they face this arduous journey to find Tyler.”

The family also thanked “everyone who has volunteered their time, their boats and assisted in this extensive search for Tyler by air, land and sea.”

Police have said no foul play is suspected in Tyler’s disappearance.

He is believed to have fallen from his vessel after it began taking on water.  A small-craft advisory due to rough seas was in effect when he went missing.

Officials said that the water temperature was 50 degrees Fahrenheit and the air temperature 39 degrees when Tyler disappeared.

The nonprofit organization Wings of Hope Search and Rescue are among the teams that are searching for Tyler.

Search teams are scouring the waters using boats equipped with underwater sonar and 3D imaging.

Crews are also using cadaver dogs and drones as well.

Earlier this month, his younger brother Reed commented on how dedicated he was to find his sibling.

He penned: “To everyone who’s out there spreading rumors about my brother, do you think I’d be out there every day searching for him, missing work, getting no sleep, and waking up every 30 minutes at night because I can’t talk to him or even tell him that I love him?”

Reed continued: “I want nothing more than to be with my brother right now just for him to give me advice and show me how to be a man.

“So please stop the drama and don’t speak on things that you have no idea on.”