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Perry County mourns passing of elementary school student: ‘Zane deserved more time'
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — School district leaders in Perry County said they were heartbroken to announce the passing of an East Perry Elementary student on Sunday.
The Perry County School District posted on social media around 1:15 p.m. on June 8 that Zane Lewis passed away, asking community members to pray for his family.
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'Zane would give you the shirt off his back,' his teacher was quoted as saying in the post. 'Zane deserved more time.'
Despite the summer break, school leaders said counseling is still accessible for students and staff. Community members were asked to call the district's central office at (606) 439-5813.
'The Perry County School district is a powerful force in assisting people in times of need,' officials wrote. 'Let us surround Zane's family with sympathy, compassion and a loving hand.'
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