Lisa Ward recounted the shock her family felt as they watched their local high school burn. Her son Luc recognized the school instantly in the TV footage. ‘That’s the high school,’ he shouted, pointing as flames engulfed the shared memories they held dear. As they clung to the news updates, they couldn’t help but feel the emotional weight of losing a place they’d celebrated countless milestones, including graduations that now seemed uncertain amid the chaos of the fires.'
Lisa expressed her sorrow for her son Cole, whose impending graduation is now overshadowed by disaster. ‘I won’t get my graduation I hoped for,’ said Cole, facing a future that feels unstable. Yet, amidst the ruins of their community, he chooses to focus on others, prioritizing the needs of friends who have been left homeless, illustrating resilience and compassion in the face of tragedy, showcasing how even in despair, courage and kindness can prevail.'
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