Bogart, Georgia – Laken Riley, a young individual whose life was tragically cut short, passed away in an incident at a local lake on November 20, 2024.
The community is coming together to honor Laken’s memory through a fundraising campaign to send flowers to the site of the lake where the incident occurred.
Robert Buckholt, a retired BSN, has organized the fundraiser, expressing deep sorrow for the loss. In his statement, he shared, “This incident breaks my heart. The lake is on the campus, and I will be sending the flowers from the Sam's Club in Bogart, GA.”
The memorial effort is already receiving support from those who want to pay their respects.
Buckholt, who has a long history of caring for others, hopes the gesture will bring comfort to the grieving community.
The GoFundMe campaign is one of many efforts by local residents to show their love and support for Laken's family and friends during this difficult time.