From left to right: Tanner Skelton, Alexander Skelton, and Andrew Skelton
It's been two years since anyone has seen Andrew, Alexander or Tanner Skelton.
Two years since residents in the small border town of Morenci organized volunteer search parties in hopes of finding the boys.
Two years since the national media reported on their disappearance and the bizarre circumstances that surrounded it.
The brothers, who would now be between 7 and 11 years old, were last spotted playing in the backyard of their father's home on on Thanksgiving Day of 2010.
John Skelton, who attempted suicide after their disappearance and later pleaded guilty to unlawfully imprisoning them, is now serving a lengthy jail sentence in the Upper Peninsula.
But he maintains the children are alive.
Tanya Zuvers, her family, friends and supporters unveil a plaque on a rock during a gathering in Morenci, Mich., on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 to remember her three missing sons, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton who were 9, 7 and 5, respectively, when they went missing in November 2010.
And so even though authorities do not believe Skelton's story -- that he gave the boys to an "organization" in hopes of keeping them from their mother -- they continue to investigate, and the family continues to hope.
Two years later, here's a look at the latest developments in the case of the missing Skelton brothers.
A dedication: Tanya Zuvers, the boys' mother, gathered with friends, family and community members on Sunday at Wakefield Park in Morenci, where they dedicated a plaque to the boys and drew attention to the ongoing search. "Once the boys return home, if it's a positive outcome, the (plaque) will come to our house," Zuvers said, per the Detroit Free Press. "If it's not a positive outcome, then this will become part of their headstone."
Ongoing investigation: Morenci Police Chief Larry Weeks believes the boys are dead, but he released a statement last week saying that the investigation is not. Weeks called on Skelton to recant his story. "His choice to hide behind this outlandish story is selfish and cowardly," Weeks said. "If he cared about his sons at all he would disclose the truth and bring resolution to this case."
Alexander is shown age-progressed to 9 years, Andrew is shown age-progressed to 10 years, and Tanner is shown age-progressed to 7 years. They were last seen on November 26, 2010. Alexander was last seen wearing black pajama pants and a grey shirt. Andrew was last seen wearing brown pajamas with orange trim. Tanner was last seen wearing camouflage pajama pants and a Scooby-Doo shirt.
Age-progression photos: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recently released age-progression photos showing what the Skelton brothers may look like if they are alive. Their mother told a radio station that seeing the photos was both "overwhelming and emotional."
Well-wishes: Supporters are sharing stories and anniversary discussions on a Facebook page set up to honor the missing brothers. "I think about these boys constantly and pray daily for there safe return," wrote one supporter. "Tell those you love often how much they mean to you, as today is a gift and tomorrow is not promised."
Jonathan Oosting is a reporter for MLive Media Group's statewide news team. Email him at joosting@mlive.com.