Sidney Olson was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer while walking with her family in Andover, Massachusetts
A community came together Saturday to celebrate the life of a young girl killed in a crash last year in Andover, Massachusetts.at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Street.
A celebration of her life,"Sidney's Rainbow Day," was held Saturday, featuring a rainbow parade, music and activities for kids.Get New England news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.Sidney's family says she loved rainbows. She also declared that every day was the best day ever.
"Sindey was a rainbow. She was full of kindness and joy, and today's event was built to be just that," said her father, Eric Olson."We wanted to bring the whole community together so they could feel the spirit of Sidney, and then we want them to see what it can be like to have a really safe, liveable town."
"Where you feel comfortable walking and biking with your kids, all around town, whether it's Andover or across the state of Massachusetts," said Sidney's mother, Mary Beth Ellis."We really want our towns to be safer for families."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Giant recycling rainbow unveiled outside Leeds train stationA giant rainbow installation has been unveiled outside of Leeds Station to commemorate Earth Day.
Read more »
The burial site of 'England's first king' could be in a field near AndoverThe final resting place of one of early England’s fiercest rulers may finally have been uncovered.
Read more »
The burial site of 'England's first king' could be in a field near AndoverThe final resting place of one of early England’s fiercest rulers may finally have been uncovered.
Read more »
Man dead after shooting at police in North Andover home standoffA man has died after he barricaded himself inside his North Andover, Massachusetts, home late Wednesday night and fired at the officers who responded.
Read more »
Newport Carnival family fun day a royal success as Royal Family chosen for big dayThe sun shone on Newport Carnival’s new Royal Party as hundreds turned out for a Bank Holiday family fun day.
Read more »
Day-to-day defence spending cut by nearly £10bn since 2010, new figures showRishi Sunak has pledge to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030
Read more »