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Perry: Grade Student and Community Members

perry: CTV News Toronto By Laura Howells Staff Reporter Fri., July 21, 2017 As the sun set on C. W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, a tearful crowd mourned a life cut short, sharing hugs and lighting candles in memory of Jeremiah Perry, the 15-year-old boy who died too soon, according to Toronto Star. Around 100 classmates, school staff and community members joined his parents and siblings at the Friday night vigil on the grounds of the school where Perry had been a Grade 9 student. Laura Howells / Toronto Star Order this photo Fifteen-year-old Jeremiah Perry, a student at C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, is seen in a photo provided by his family. His family gathered at the front of the crowd, embracing and lighting candles to remember the young teenager who died on what was supposed to be a harmless outdoor class trip. Our family is short one of our beloved children. Jeremiah's life was too short, said Jocelyn Anderson, Perry's aunt, speaking through tears on behalf of the family. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.