This terrible incident has had a profound impact on the community, and many people and organizations have joined together to give their support and sympathies.
A memorial ceremony honoring Gabriel’s brief life was conducted at Miller Funeral Home Southside Chapel on August 28.
Funeral director Matthew Koball said, “It’s not the natural order; it’s a trying time anytime someone loses your child.” “Giving back to the community is the right thing to do, and it’s really the least we could do.”
Having lost two of his own children, Koball said he was aware of the intense anguish that new parents go through.
Sadly, Koball said, “We do a lot of little one funerals, but nothing quite like this.” “This feels like the first for me.” “The heaviest to carry are the smallest caskets.”
