Students,
teachers and parents of kids attending Newman Smith High School in
Carrollton Tx are mourning the unexpected death of a well liked student
last week. 16-year-old Gerson Lagunez died suddenly on March 15, 2013.
The medical examiner has yet to decide what was his cause of death, but
his family did tell reporters that he suffered from a heart murmur. A
memorial service for Lagunez will be held on Tuesday. The Carrollton /
Farmers Branch ISD will have grief councilors available for students
when classes resume tomorrow.
Standout Newman Smith student dies unexpectedly
By Dan Eakin, [email protected]
A well-known and
well-liked Newman High School junior collapsed and died
Friday afternoon while walking home from a game of
Ultimate Frisbee at a Carrollton park.
Gerson Lagunez, 16, was remembered at a candlelight
vigil attended by more than 200 people Sunday night at
the high school, and again at a memorial service Tuesday
night at the Cornerstone Christian Church in Farmers
Branch.
The candlelight service was held on the high school
parking lot where band practice is often held.
Gerson, who was a band member and ran cross-country, was described by both adults and students as an outstanding person who excelled in academics, sports and music. Several at the memorial services remembered him as a Christian who had a strong faith.
He played the trombone in the band, was on the honor roll and was an active member at his church.
Joe Pouncy, Newman High School principal, described him as an outstanding student and person.
