Crime & Safety

Outpouring of Grief Upon News of 12-Year-Old Athlete's Death

Patch readers are posting their feelings of shock, loss and deep sadness about the news of a 12-year old girl who died running at Sunnyside Recreation Center Tuesday night.

Since the news broke of a the sudden death of a 12-year old-girl jogging at Sunnyside Recreation Area Tuesday night, members of the community have been sharing their heartfelt expressions of grief on the Middletown-NJ Facebook Page for the child, her family and friends. 

Police have not released the name or hometown of the girl. 

Here are some of the comments posted on Facebook:

Judy Gariano-Murphy Can not even imagine.. God Bless the Family now and forever... so , so sad...

Karen Kandra May her family be given the strength they need during this difficult time.
Maureen Kelly Leonard So sad !!! Saw the cops racing there but didn't know what happened !!! Prayers to the family !!!

Phoebe Lobaton Carumba Unbearable !

Ann Marie Andrade Devastating! So, so upset to hear this. No parent should ever have to face such s tragedy:(. This is gut wrenching.

Sheree Bertelson Colacichi omg that's devastating. Lots of prayers. Unfortunately, that's all we can do. : (

JoAnn Corsi Eccles I know this family and there 3 little girls. My heart is broken for them, there are no words. This child was a sweetheart loved by everyone and she will be so missed. My heart bleeds out for the family left behind to have to cope with such a tragedy.



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