Twin Excessive Faculty Seniors Die After Drowning at Mississippi Lake

Twin brothers have died days aside from one another, reportedly throughout a fishing incident whereas out of city. 

The Philadelphia Faculty District confirmed the deaths of highschool seniors Jamarion and Camarion Grady on its Fb web page on Sunday, April 20. 

“​​The PPSD group has skilled super losses this weekend and our hearts are with all these affected. We’re deeply grateful for the outpouring of assist from our group members and colleges throughout this troublesome time,” the announcement learn. 

A follow-up publish on Monday, April 21, described their deaths as “an unintentional drowning.”

Sunday’s publish included faculty portraits of the twins, every wearing a go well with and tie, plus quotes they wished to be remembered for. 

“In the event you don’t take dangers, you possibly can’t create a future,” Jamarion stated, including that he aspired to be an actual property agent.

Camarion’s quote was the mantra he lived by: “All or nothing.” He had goals of changing into a barber. 

Although particulars have been restricted, Vicksburg Information reported that the twins died days aside after drowning whereas they have been fishing at Lake Pushmataha in Mississippi’s Pearl River group.

In response to the outlet, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark stated the brothers had been underneath the water for some time. 

PEOPLE didn’t instantly obtain a response from the NCSO.

Jamarion, recognized by family members as “Frog,” was reportedly pronounced lifeless on April 17, whereas Camarion, “Fatt,” was flown to the College of Mississippi Medical Heart, the place he died Easter Sunday, April 20.

“Camarion was bigger than life — in spirit, in persona, and in the way in which he confirmed up for the folks he liked. Outgoing, fearless, and filled with power, he had a method of strolling right into a room and immediately lighting it up. His laughter was loud, his smile even louder, and his capability to attach with folks was one thing actually particular. Fatt did not simply make associates — he made everybody really feel like they belonged,” the varsity district stated.

He was additionally remembered as “a standout on the soccer subject,” and “the form of teammate who celebrated others’ wins as a lot as his personal.” 

“Camarion’s religion grounded him. He liked God and wasn’t shy about it,” they stated.

The publish additionally talked concerning the siblings’ relationship as twins.

“Although Camarion and Jamarion have been twins, they have been their very own folks, every exceptional in their very own proper. Camarion was the louder voice, the larger snicker, the one at all times dancing. At all times speaking, at all times reaching out to raise another person up. His bond with ‘Frog’ was plain, and their absence leaves an inconceivable void, however we are going to honor them as people, as a result of they every gave this world one thing uniquely lovely.”

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The college district invited group members to put on crimson and black on Wednesday, April 23, in a “present of unity and energy” as they keep in mind Camarion and Jamarion.