Leafil Alforque

Leafil Alforque

Leafil Alforque was the 22-year-old woman from the Philippines who was killed when she was swept away by a wave on an Oregon beach. She had traveled to the United States to marry 45-year-old Scott Napper, who was about to make a formal...

Leafil Alforque was the 22-year-old woman from the Philippines who was killed when she was swept away by a wave on an Oregon beach. She had traveled to the United States to marry 45-year-old Scott Napper, who was about to make a formal marriage proposal on the beach when Alforque was taken into the ocean.

Ocean wave claims man's fiancée; 'She was just gone in a flash'

Scott Napper, right, traveled to the Philippines to see Leafil Alforque earlier this year. Her family released this photo of the couple, who are pictured in Manila.

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Written by asawakomahalko2005 on
The couple walked hand-in-hand toward Proposal Rock, ankle-deep in water Saturday afternoon. The tide had receded around the iconic -- and aptly named -- rock formation near Neskowin Beach, and 45-year-old Scott Napper of Silverton hoped to use the opportunity to formally ask 22-year-old Leafil Alforque to marry him. When Alforque suggested they climb the rock itself, Napper said Wednesday, he thought it was "perfect, because that's exactly what I wanted to do." The couple met through an Internet dating site in 2005 and had set a wedding date for Dec. 6. But Napper said Proposal Rock was the spot he wanted to ask ... Read Full Story
Written by asawakomahalko2005 on
The couple walked hand-in-hand toward Proposal Rock, ankle-deep in water Saturday afternoon. The tide had receded around the iconic -- and aptly named -- rock formation near Neskowin Beach, and 45-year-old Scott Napper of Silverton hoped to use the opportunity to formally ask 22-year-old Leafil Alforque to marry him. When Alforque suggested they climb the rock itself, Napper said Wednesday, he thought it was "perfect, because that's exactly what I wanted to do." The couple met through an Internet dating site in 2005 and had set a wedding date for Dec. 6. But Napper said Proposal Rock was the spot he wanted to ask ... Read Full Story
Written by Holliston on
I heard this story earlier in the week from KATU in Portland, Oregon and it set off all kinds of red flags. But so far, it does appear to be a very tragic accident. At least that's what's being said in public. Here are my red flags. What do you think? The couple get hit by a 2 foot "sneaker" wave and the man turns away from his 4'11 98-pound fiance? By the time he looks up, she's 30 feet away? He takes off his jacket and looks down for a second. When he looks up, she's gone. The next day he wonders with ... Read Full Story
Written by asawakomahalko2005 on
The couple walked hand-in-hand toward Proposal Rock, ankle-deep in water Saturday afternoon. The tide had receded around the iconic -- and aptly named -- rock formation near Neskowin Beach, and 45-year-old Scott Napper of Silverton hoped to use the opportunity to formally ask 22-year-old Leafil Alforque to marry him. When Alforque suggested they climb the rock itself, Napper said Wednesday, he thought it was "perfect, because that's exactly what I wanted to do." The couple met through an Internet dating site in 2005 and had set a wedding date for Dec. 6. But Napper said Proposal Rock was the spot he wanted to ask ... Read Full Story
Written by The_Zimbio_Team on
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Leafil Alforque". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
NESKOWIN, Ore. â?? A romantic marriage proposal on the Oregon coast turned deadly for the bride-to-be when a wave swept her out to sea. Scott Napper had taken 22-year-old Leafil Alforque to Proposal …  
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Scott Napper had taken 22-year-old Leafil Alforque to Proposal Rock near Neskowin Beach to pop the question at a place that got its name from couples ready to marry. Napper and Alforque had been dating since they met on the Internet in ...  
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