Eli Young dies in fatal Wolfville flash flood
Fatal Wolfville flash flood death of Eli Young – Obituary
An online fundraising page has revealed that 13-year-old Eli Young was the victim of last week’s devastating flash floods in western Nova Scotia.
A memorial has been established at the park in Wolfville, N.S., where Eli tragically lost his life, as reported by CBC.
Sarah Furey, a close friend of Eli’s family and the organizer of the GoFundMe campaign, expressed the profound shock felt by those who knew Eli.
In an email to The Canadian Press, Furey described the sudden loss of someone so young as incomprehensible.
“It’s incredibly hard to grasp how someone so young could be taken from us so quickly,” Furey stated. “What remains is Eli’s enduring spirit, which will forever be etched in our hearts.”
Eli was carried into a ditch during the severe flooding at a Wolfville park last Thursday, which caused widespread damage throughout western Nova Scotia.
Furey shared that just two weeks prior, Eli had completed Grade 7 at Wolfville School, where he shone as a point guard on the boys’ basketball team. His presence on the court was formidable, and he was known for his competitive edge and strong defense.
Beyond basketball, Eli had a passion for collecting sneakers, storing them meticulously in cases his parents provided.
Known for his loyalty and protectiveness towards his three sisters and younger brother, Eli held his mother, Amanda Young, in high regard as the wisest person he knew, and he admired his father, Rodney Samson, deeply.
The online fundraiser has successfully gathered over $43,000 to support the family during this difficult time.
This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on July 16, 2024.
Fatal Wolfville flash flood death of Eli Young – Obituary An online fundraising page has revealed that 13-year-old Eli Young was the victim of last week’s devastating flash floods in western Nova Scotia. A memorial has been established at the park in Wolfville, N.S., where Eli tragically lost his life, as reported by CBC. Sarah…
Fatal Wolfville flash flood death of Eli Young – Obituary An online fundraising page has revealed that 13-year-old Eli Young was the victim of last week’s devastating flash floods in western Nova Scotia. A memorial has been established at the park in Wolfville, N.S., where Eli tragically lost his life, as reported by CBC. Sarah…