It’s always nice to read stories about teens doing something good. This is one of those stories.
On Friday, June 5, three students from Ed White High School in Jacksonville, Florida were killed in a car accident on Interstate 295. Kimberly Krebbs, Dennis Stout and John Kiely were driving down the road when their vehicle was struck by an SUV. That SUV’s tire blew, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Four other area teenagers who were in the SUV are also in critical condition.
Now, some NJROTC members at the high school are going around the community to collect donations to raise funds for the funerals. They started by carrying cans featuring pictures of their deceased friends to flea markets and other places around Jacksonville. Many of the people they approached were more than happy to donate money even though they had never met any of the students before. They are hoping the funds they raise will be enough to pay for the funeral, the Cadillac hearse and the burial of the students.
“A lot of these people have children also,” said Katerina Ebersole, one of the students involved in collecting donations. “I guess they put themselves in their place and feel the same grief they do.”
You can read more about the story and the students here. Although the funerals have already taken place, the families and fellow students could still use your prayers.
