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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Funeral Set For Ava Moore, Teen Killed In Grapevine Lake Jet Ski Crash
Funeral services for 18-year-old Ava Moore, killed in a hit-and-run jet ski crash while kayaking on Grapevine Lake during Memorial Day weekend, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at The Met Church in Fort Worth, with full military honors from the United States Air Force to follow outside the church. Moore, a 2024 Timber Creek High School graduate, was visiting her parents in North Texas when the crash occurred on Sunday. A recent graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School on May 19, she was set to join the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2029 and begin basic training in weeks. The family has requested privacy as they grieve, stating, 'We are so thankful for the countless messages and demonstrations of love and support but most grateful for the many prayers we have received. This is a difficult time for all involved but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community. Out of this tragedy, God will make good and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness. We respectfully ask for our time and privacy to grieve, and thank you for all of your kindness and support. God bless.' Known for her leadership, Moore played basketball at the preparatory school and aspired to become a four-star general, according to her coach, Ke'sha Blanton. 'She talked all year about becoming a four-star general one day because she loved it,' Blanton said, per Fox 4 KDFW. 'She made those around her better.' U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind added, 'We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met. Her constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team.' The service at 11301 N. Riverside Drive will honor Moore's legacy, with the Air Force ceremony underscoring her commitment to military service. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, with two illegal aliens in custody, as reported by The Dallas Express.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
What to know about the Thunderbirds at U.S. Air Force Academy graduation
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — Looking to see the Thunderbirds? The fighter jets will be performing at the Air Force Academy graduation in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 29. The graduation ceremony is set to begin at 9 a.m., and the Thunderbirds demonstration is scheduled to occur at the conclusion of graduation. While Thursday morning began cloudy and misty, the Thunderbirds are still set to perform as of 9 a.m. Thursday's weather still calls for rain and even low visibility in some areas due to clouds. U.S. Air Force Academy graduation guide: traffic, entry, Thunderbirds and more According to FOX21 News Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister, Thursday will remain cooler than usual for May. Thunderstorms will begin around the middle part of the day and will stick around until 4 p.m. A livestream is available for those who want to watch the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation, Individuals can also check out the Thunderbirds live in the link listed. The community is reminded not to stop along I-25 or any roads on the Academy to watch the Thunderbirds for public safety. Visitors and the Colorado Springs community can expect traffic delays near the Academy on Thursday due to graduation and the fighter jets. Got some good photos of the Thunderbirds? Share them with us here. To watch graduation live, click the link above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
2 days ago
2 suspects face charges after fatal jet ski hit-and-run in Texas over holiday weekend
The hit-and-run jet ski crash over Memorial Day weekend that killed a beloved U.S. Air Force Academy cadet while kayaking on Grapevine Lake, authorities say. May 28, 2025
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
What to know about the death of Air Force prep graduate Ava Moore in a crash on a Texas lake
DALLAS (AP) — An 18-year-old woman about to begin her first year at the U.S. Air Force Academy was killed when a personal watercraft hit her kayak on a Texas lake over Memorial Day weekend, setting off a pursuit by law enforcement that ended in the arrests of two people. Ava Moore died following the collision Sunday on Lake Grapevine, a popular boating and fishing destination near Dallas. She had just graduated last week from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Authorities said Wednesday the woman accused of operating the personal watercraft is charged with felony manslaughter. She is accused of fleeing the lake in a vehicle with a man who was charged with two misdemeanors, including one related to hitting two cars as they left the scene. Both are Venezuelans who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2023, authorities said. Here's what to know about the investigation: Ava Moore's life Moore graduated on May 19 from U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and had accepted an appointment to join the academy as a member of its class of 2029, according to a news release from the academy. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, said in the news release that Moore's 'passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met.' He said her 'constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges' of prep school and 'her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions.' Moore's family said in a statement that they were thankful for the love, support and prayers they had received. 'This is a difficult time for all involved but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community,' the family said. 'Out of this tragedy, God will make good and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness.' The prep school is a 10-month program that offers a select group of enlisted personnel and civilians a potential pathway to become a cadet at the academy, according to an academy spokesperson. The spokesperson said Moore was on the prep school's basketball team. The collision on Lake Grapevine A personal watercraft with two women on board was being driven at a high speed near the shore of a park when it struck Moore's kayak, Texas Game Warden Capt. Joseph Quintero said at a news conference Wednesday. Authorities say the two women on the personal watercraft fled the scene of the collision, and then returned to the park. The personal watercraft's passenger remained there while 22-year-old Daikerlyn Gonzalez Gonzalez left in a vehicle with 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, authorities said. Their vehicle collided with two other vehicles as they fled, authorities said. Gonzalez's passenger on the personal watercraft does not currently face any charges, Quintero said. A police spokesperson said Gonzalez and Perozo were being held at the detention center in Grapevine on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not know if they had attorneys to speak on their behalf. Quintero said the investigation is continuing and more charges could be filed. He said authorities are looking into who owned the personal watercraft. Authorities have no evidence that alcohol was involved in the collision. The suspects Quintero said authorities do not know the relationship between the man and woman arrested. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement that both Gonzalez and Perozo are from Venezuela. Gonzalez illegally entered the U.S. in September 2023, was given a notice to appear and released, ICE said. Perozo entered the U.S. in January of that year after arriving at a port of entry in Eagle Pass and was released pending an immigration hearing, the agency said. The statement did not say when they were scheduled to appear. ICE said immigration detainers have been lodged with Grapevine police following the arrests of Gonzalez and Coello.
Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Toronto Star
What to know about the death of Air Force prep graduate Ava Moore in a crash on a Texas lake
DALLAS (AP) — An 18-year-old woman about to begin her first year at the U.S. Air Force Academy was killed when a personal watercraft hit her kayak on a Texas lake over Memorial Day weekend, setting off a pursuit by law enforcement that ended in the arrests of two people. Ava Moore died following the collision Sunday on Lake Grapevine, a popular boating and fishing destination near Dallas. She had just graduated last week from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Authorities said Wednesday the woman accused of operating the personal watercraft is charged with felony manslaughter. She is accused of fleeing the lake in a vehicle with a man who was charged with two misdemeanors, including one related to hitting two cars as they left the scene. Both are Venezuelans who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2023, authorities said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Here's what to know about the investigation: Ava Moore's life Moore graduated on May 19 from U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and had accepted an appointment to join the academy as a member of its class of 2029, according to a news release from the academy. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, said in the news release that Moore's 'passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met.' He said her 'constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges' of prep school and 'her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions.' Moore's family said in a statement that they were thankful for the love, support and prayers they had received. 'This is a difficult time for all involved but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community,' the family said. 'Out of this tragedy, God will make good and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness.' The prep school is a 10-month program that offers a select group of enlisted personnel and civilians a potential pathway to become a cadet at the academy, according to an academy spokesperson. The spokesperson said Moore was on the prep school's basketball team. The collision on Lake Grapevine A personal watercraft with two women on board was being driven at a high speed near the shore of a park when it struck Moore's kayak, Texas Game Warden Capt. Joseph Quintero said at a news conference Wednesday. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Authorities say the two women on the personal watercraft fled the scene of the collision, and then returned to the park. The personal watercraft's passenger remained there while 22-year-old Daikerlyn Gonzalez Gonzalez left in a vehicle with 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, authorities said. Their vehicle collided with two other vehicles as they fled, authorities said. Gonzalez's passenger on the personal watercraft does not currently face any charges, Quintero said. A police spokesperson said Gonzalez and Perozo were being held at the detention center in Grapevine on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not know if they had attorneys to speak on their behalf. Quintero said the investigation is continuing and more charges could be filed. He said authorities are looking into who owned the personal watercraft. Authorities have no evidence that alcohol was involved in the collision. The suspects Quintero said authorities do not know the relationship between the man and woman arrested. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement that both Gonzalez and Perozo are from Venezuela. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Gonzalez illegally entered the U.S. in September 2023, was given a notice to appear and released, ICE said. Perozo entered the U.S. in January of that year after arriving at a port of entry in Eagle Pass and was released pending an immigration hearing, the agency said. The statement did not say when they were scheduled to appear. ICE said immigration detainers have been lodged with Grapevine police following the arrests of Gonzalez and Coello.
