27-05-2025
13-Year-Old Dies in Horrible Memorial Day Parade Accident
Memorial Day celebrations turned tragic in Ohio on Monday, as a 13-year-old boy was killed in an accident during a parade.
The accident happened in the city of Green. The boy fell off a parade trailer and suffered critical injuries, according to city Communications Manager Valerie Wolford.
The child was riding on a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck and fell off the front.
Summit County Sheriff's Office and the City of Green say that the boy was run over after he fell off the trailer.
Firefighters on scene rushed the boy to Akron's Children's Hospital, but he died as a result of his injuries.
Monday's parade route began at Green High School and was planned to end at Green Intermediate School. The child's name has not been released to the public, but Wolford noted that he was a North Canton City Schools student.
Memorial Day parades are held around the entire country, with the national parade taking place in Washington D.C. on Constitution Avenue.
The national parade airs nationwide on broadcast television, giving millions the opportunity to join the thousands who will attend in the nation's capital.
This year's national parade will include honorary marshals who served in World War II, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. The surviving veterans will represent the millions who served in the war and the thousands who sacrificed their lives.
The parade is held in conjunction with the American Veterans Center, which is dedicated to protecting and preserving "the legacy and experiences of America's veterans and active duty service personnel from World War II through today."
Other events around the nation are intended to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, allowing Americans to enjoy many of the freedoms and luxuries that they're able to at home.
Unfortunately, the city of Green and the state of Ohio will also be mourning after the tragic death of the 13-year-old boy on Monday.
Rest in peace to the child killed in Monday's horrific accident, and we send condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and community during this difficult time.
13-Year-Old Dies in Horrible Memorial Day Parade Accident first appeared on Men's Journal on May 26, 2025
