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SARANAC, Mich. (WOOD) — Hundreds gathered Wednesday to honor the life of a boy who died after collapsing during football practice in Saranac last week.
“I think he really would have felt the love,” Saranac Public Schools Superintendent Jason Smith told reporters after the funeral. “I’m sure Skylar felt that love everyday but that love and appreciation really came through today.”
Skylar Lasby, 12, died Aug. 28 after collapsing during football practice. The medical examiner who handled his autopsy said he suffered a sudden cardiac death as a result of an abnormal heartbeat.
In the days following Skylar’s death, his family has received an outpouring of support from the community.
“Most definitely the hardest part is our students and the grief that those two parents feel right now,” Smith said. “It’s hard for teenagers to work through this.”
Smith said around 800 people showed up for the funeral at Saranac Junior/Senior High School. Attendees said the eulogy drew plenty of tears but there were also moments of laughter.
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