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Maryland Dad, 20, Dies In Motorcycle Crash As Father Fights To Live: 'Hearts Shattered'
A 20-year-old Maryland father of two is being mourned across his family and community after he was killed in a motorcycle crash this week — a loss made even heavier by the fact that his own father is reportedly in a coma at the same time.
Avion Wright died on Monday, Nov. 17, at around 9 p.m., according to his sister, who said the crash shattered their family.
He leaves behind two young daughters, ages 4 and 1, a devoted mother, his father, and siblings who are reeling.
His sister, Laniza Wright, wrote that she is “so lost for words” as she tries to understand how her little brother …
Educator, Godfather Mourn 17-Year-Old Tristan Johnson Killed In DC Shooting: ‘Gone Too Soon’
Tristan Johnson’s life was just beginning when it was cut short by gunfire in Southeast DC.
The 17-year-old was killed on Saturday, Nov. 8, in what loved ones are calling a senseless act of violence that has left family, friends, and mentors grieving across the District.
Davian Morgan, an educator who said he met Tristan when the boy was in first grade, described him as more than a student — he was family.
“As an educator, nothing prepares you for the experience of losing a student — especially the one you were the closest to,” Morgan wrote in a Facebook post. “I met my godson, Tristan, wh…
Maryland’s Matt Mason Remembered As Loyal Father, Friend
Shock, heartbreak, and disbelief are spreading across Maryland after the sudden and unexpected death of Matt Mason, a beloved father, loyal friend, and man remembered for the love and laughter he shared so freely with everyone around him.
His death was reported on Wednesday, Oct. 15, according to loved ones, who said that their "hearts were shattered by the sudden and tragic loss."
“Matt had a beautiful soul,” friend Peque Sells said.
“He was the type of person who would drop everything to help someone in need, who made people feel safe, loved, and supported, and who brought laughter…
