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Monumental memories

by | Feb 22, 2018 | Latest

A new sculpture was dedicated at the Splash Pad Saturday, Feb. 17 in honor of Liyah Craddock, a 5-year-old that passed away from DIPG, an agressive form of childhood cancer. Dedicating the sculpture was Melissa Grabowski, her mom Lawanda Craddock and her twin sister Layah Craddock. The sculpture depicts the twins playing at the park. (Wyndi Veigel/The Farmersville Times)

Rain fell like teardrops prior to dedication of a sculpture in honor of 5-year-old Liyah Craddock who died in 2016 from DIPG, an aggressive form of childhood cancer.

As community members gathered the rain stopped, giving a reprieve and a bit of hope to those in attendance the one day things may look brighter for those suffering from the illness.

The sculpture depicts two little girls, Liyah and her twin sister, Layah, playing with joy at the Splash Pad, located on Farmersville Parkway.

By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]

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