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Family holds vigil for 10-year-old who died on school field trip
KCRG • • nation
Key Points:
- A vigil was held Thursday night at the Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center to honor 10-year-old Ahmed Osman and his teacher, who both died during a school field trip at Lake Macbride State Park.
- Hundreds gathered outside Ahmed’s mother’s workplace to pay respects, share memories, and support each other, highlighting Ahmed’s joyful personality and love for soccer.
- The teacher is being remembered as a hero who died trying to save Ahmed after he drowned during the trip.
- The Sudanese community and emergency responders from over 15 agencies were praised for their support and search efforts.
- The local school board observed a moment of silence during their Thursday meeting to honor Ahmed and his teacher.
