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Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as twin brothers die a month before their high school graduation
A pair of high school twin brothers who were supposed to graduate in a month have tragically died during a fishing trip. The Neshoba County Sheriff's office was called to Lake Pushmataha on Thursday evening in Mississippi to investigate reports of a drowning involving the 18-year-olds. They located the twins, Camarion and Jamarion Grady, who had been under the water for quite a long time, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said, according to Vicksburg News. Jamarion died at the scene while Camarion was rushed to University of Mississippi Medical Center in critical condition after he 'jumped in' to save his sibling, a GoFundMe page said. Sadly, on April 20, Camarion died. The circumstances surrounding the fatal incident remain unclear, but according to family members it was an 'accidental drowning.' The brothers, who 'were known for their vibrant spirits and dreams', were set to graduate from Philadelphia High School in May. Jamarion, who also went by 'Frog,' had dreams of becoming a real estate agent while Camarion aspired to be a barber, another donation page said. They leave behind their mother Rasheedah Blacks, their father Rodney McClendon Jr., and their five other siblings. A day after the incident, Blacks took to Facebook to ask her friends and family to pray for Camarion, also known as 'Fatty', while he was in the hospital. 'Morning….Yawl please pray for my baby please Lord I need him….that's my baby…always the life of the party never met a stranger always making someone smile… if yawl don't do ANYTHING ELSE TODAY…. Pray for my fatty,' she wrote alongside pictures and videos of her beloved son. Days later, she shared images of her sons as babies, announcing Camarion's death. 'These are not just my babies they are OUR BABIES…. These two were a perfect match and my heart knew that one was not going w/o the other,' Blacks said. On Sunday, Philadelphia Public Schools confirmed the brothers' sudden deaths. 'The PPSD community has experienced tremendous losses this weekend and our hearts are with all those affected. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our community members and schools during this difficult time,' the district said, adding that grief counselors would be available for those who need them. The district also asked the community to wear red and black in honor of Camarion and Jamarion on Wednesday. Several people posted images of themselves and others in the community wearing the colors to Facebook. Their funeral is set for Saturday, followed by a burial service, according to their obituaries Their sister Danajah Williams posted images and videos of the twins during their high school football senior night in honor of them. 'This was some exciting twins this night (October 31,2024- senior night) I'm so thankful I was able to b there to watch them and see their smiling face when they called their name telling about them. We sure are gone miss them so much,' Williams said. The school district later sent out individual letters about each brother, as they wrote: 'Though Camarion and Jamarion were twins, they were their own people — each remarkable in their own right. 'Camarion was the louder voice, the bigger laugh, the one always dancing, always talking, always reaching out to lift someone up.' Their funeral is set for Saturday, followed by a burial service, according to their obituaries.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Twin High School Seniors Who Drowned in Lake Remembered as Students Who 'Gave This World Something Uniquely Beautiful'
Twin brothers have died days apart from each other, reportedly during a fishing incident while out of town. The Philadelphia School District confirmed the deaths of high school seniors Jamarion and Camarion Grady on its Facebook page on Sunday, April 20. 'The PPSD community has experienced tremendous losses this weekend and our hearts are with all those affected. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our community members and schools during this difficult time,' the announcement read. Related: 10-Year-Old Twins Die in Georgia House Fire: 'My Babies Are Gone,' Grandmother Says A follow-up post on Monday, April 21, described their deaths as 'an accidental drowning.' Sunday's post included school portraits of the twins, each dressed in a suit and tie, plus quotes they wanted to be remembered for. 'If you don't take risks, you can't create a future,' Jamarion said, adding that he aspired to be a real estate agent. Camarion's quote was the mantra he lived by: 'All or nothing.' He had dreams of becoming a barber. Though details have been limited, Vicksburg News reported that the twins died days apart after drowning while they were fishing at Lake Pushmataha in Mississippi's Pearl River community. According to the outlet, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said the brothers had been under the water for a while. PEOPLE did not immediately receive a response from the NCSO. Related: 4-Year-Old Twins Die After Toy Chest Lid Shut on Them While They Were Sleeping, Says Mom Jamarion, known by loved ones as 'Frog,' was reportedly pronounced dead on April 17, while Camarion, 'Fatt,' was flown to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he died Easter Sunday, April 20. 'Camarion was larger than life — in spirit, in personality, and in the way he showed up for the people he loved. Outgoing, fearless, and full of energy, he had a way of walking into a room and instantly lighting it up. His laughter was loud, his smile even louder, and his ability to connect with people was something truly special. Fatt didn't just make friends — he made everyone feel like they belonged,' the school district said. He was also remembered as 'a standout on the football field,' and 'the kind of teammate who celebrated others' wins as much as his own.' Related: Iraq War Veteran Tells Police 'I Blanked Out' After His 1-Year-Old Twins Die in Hot Car 'Camarion's faith grounded him. He loved God and wasn't shy about it,' they said. The post also talked about the siblings' relationship as twins. 'Though Camarion and Jamarion were twins, they were their own people, each remarkable in their own right. Camarion was the louder voice, the bigger laugh, the one always dancing. Always talking, always reaching out to lift someone else up. His bond with 'Frog' was undeniable, and their absence leaves an impossible void, but we will honor them as individuals, because they each gave this world something uniquely beautiful.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The school district invited community members to wear red and black on Wednesday, April 23, in a "show of unity and strength" as they remember Camarion and Jamarion. Read the original article on People
