Union High School is mourning the death of Daniel Avery, who was on the school’s wrestling, cross country and track and field teams.
Avery, a junior, died unexpectedly on Sunday.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family to help offset funeral costs and time off work for his parents. By Monday evening, $5,600 had been raised. Donations can be made by going to GoFundMe.com and searching “In memory of Daniel Avery.”
Monday, the Union wrestling team held a ceremony in its wrestling room. A prayer circle surrounded Avery’s shoes, which lay the middle of the mat. The shoes were retired “with love and respect,” according to the wrestling team’s Twitter account.
