When Celebration Turns to Crisis: A Community Reflects After a Tragic Incident at a Family Gathering
Moments of joy are often defined by their simplicity. A child’s birthday party, especially, is meant to be uncomplicated: laughter echoing across a yard, decorations swaying in the breeze, adults chatting nearby while children focus on games, cake, and presents. These gatherings are small rituals of happiness that mark time and growth, reminding families and…