The flood in Central Texas before sunrise on July 4 resulted in the tragic loss of at least 135 lives, over a quarter of whom were children in elementary school. Many of the victims were attending Camp Mystic, a sleepaway camp for girls, while others were vacationing with family along the Guadalupe River. Families have dedicated the past 12 days to planning funerals and remembering the unique qualities of the children, who had promising futures and various aspirations, including dreams of sports, arts, and performance.
The flooding that devastated Central Texas before sunrise on the Fourth of July was the country's deadliest catastrophe for children in recent memory, with at least 135 victims.
More than a quarter of the people who perished were still in elementary school, and many victims were at Camp Mystic, a sleepaway Christian camp for girls.
Their families have spent the past 12 days planning and holding funerals, seeking to celebrate what made the children special while mourning their loss.
Amid their grief, relatives are sharing memories and quotes to offer a glimpse of the children's lives and hint at the young adults they might have become.
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