All articles tagged with #community vigil
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The Portland Press Herald
A community in Standish gathered to honor 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez, who was tragically killed by a school bus, highlighting the need for improved bus safety measures and raising awareness about crossing safety, amid ongoing investigations into the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
An 11-year-old boy in Illinois was killed while trying to protect his pregnant mother from her knife-wielding ex-boyfriend, who had been released from prison a day earlier. The ex-boyfriend, Crosetti Brand, forced his way into the woman's home and brutally attacked the family, resulting in the boy's death and the mother being critically injured. Brand had a history of violence and had violated parole before. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the parole system's handling of dangerous offenders. A community vigil was held to remember the heroic 11-year-old victim.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCPO 9 Cincinnati
A 15-year-old student, Boom Swallen, bravely reported a classmate's alleged plan for a mass shooting at Mariemont High School, despite being threatened with harm. The police arrested a 14-year-old with a hit list of students and a teacher, who was also conspiring with an out-of-state adult. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids plans to honor Boom for his courageous actions, while the community gathers for a prayer vigil to support the school.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Elyas Marshall-Rodriguez, a 9-year-old cancer survivor, was tragically killed after crawling under a school bus to retrieve a football. His family and community mourned his loss at a candlelight vigil, remembering him as a compassionate and bubbly boy who had already been through a lot in his short life. Elyas, an avid youth football player, was struck by the bus's rear tire moments after being dropped off, leaving behind a grieving family and community.