The Delmar community is mourning the loss of High School Junior Carter Figgs, echoing the phrase "Forever 32." Today, Delmar High School, which he attended, students say was somber, but his spirit was felt.
A "Delmar Strong" sign welcomed students back to school, donated by Sign Gypsies Delmar, a gesture of support for the grieving community, and what they say is the least they could do.
Delmar School Superintendent Andrew J. O'Neil says the school is offering counselling services, and after school athletics have either been cancelled, or are optional. He believes the strength of the community will keep them going.
“It’s Delmar, it’s a tight community, we have great kids, great staff, great coaches, great parents and families. Hopefully we can all rally together to get through what we’re dealing with.” said O'Neil.
Across town, the fire from Sunday nights Vigil still burns, serving as a place of mourning for many. Carter's classmates, Lilly Riley and Isabella Powell, spent time by the fire today.
“I left school because it was really hard being around everybody, crying, and then trying not to cry, it was really hard.” said Powell.
She says tributes are already taking place at the school
“We took his old desk and we wrote a bunch of letters for him on it, since he won’t be there physically, it’s something for him.” she added.
