The late ShaoLan Kamaly, a beloved student at Sugar Mill Elementary School, was tragically killed by a motorist outside the school on Friday morning. ShaoLan was a safety patrol and known for her genuine and kind nature. Her untimely death has left her family and the community in deep mourning.
Keivan Kamaly, ShaoLan’s father, is organizing a fundraiser to seek justice for his daughter and cover memorial and legal expenses. He expressed his grief and the purpose of the fundraiser, stating, "My beautiful, smart, talented daughter is gone, and there is nothing anyone could do about this fact. If you would like to help; Here is the way."
The GoFundMe campaign has raised $450 of its $10,000 goal with donations from supporters like Aiga Sprogis, who contributed $100, and anonymous donors who added $200. The community’s response has been heartfelt, with many expressing their condolences and support on social media.
Chunk West, one of ShaoLan’s teachers, shared the GoFundMe link and his sorrow, saying, "She was one of my students, a safety patrol, and one of the most genuine people I have ever known." Other community members echoed his sentiments, with comments like "Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers" from Nicole Baslee and "This brought tears to my eyes, so sorry" from Miryam Jo Alexander.
The support and sympathy extended to ShaoLan’s family reflect the impact she had on those around her. Stephanie Cathey, a friend of the family, mentioned, "We had a talk about heaven and accidents, and he seems ok. Thank you for asking. I’m more worried about Mike to be honest." This sentiment of concern and solidarity has been a common theme among the messages from friends and community members.
The tragic loss of ShaoLan has brought to light the dangers faced by students and the need for improved safety measures at school entrances. The community’s efforts to support the Kamaly family and seek justice for ShaoLan underline the collective grief and determination to prevent such incidents in the future.
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