NICKERSON, Kan. — They came out to remember and pray for a family. Many from Nickerson and surrounding communities came to Nickerson High School Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil for Trey Jones and his family.
Trey died Thursday from injuries suffered when he and three other members of his family were hit by a car in Louisville Kentucky. High School Principal Rick Blosser was the MC for the ceremony and afterwards talked with us about the tremendous loss the school district has suffered.
“It’s a terrible loss, I still can’t get my head wrapped around it,” Blosser said. “Trey and his family, incredible family, incredible father, incredible husband, he loved his kids.”
Blosser also noted Jones’ strong connections to the school district and community.
“He loved this school, he’s a Nickerson grad,” Blosser said. “There’s so much he has done for his community. I wish we could do more, these are small things of what we really owe Trey”
The turn out Sunday night included coaches, parents, students, not Just from Nickerson but from all around. And there were those who knew the Jones’ who have put so much into the school district and community.
“Obviously a lot of support for the family,” Blosser said. “When they come back they're going to need all of our support…it’s going to be a tough road for them.”
Many just stood in silence, some sang songs while a blanket with paper and pencils were laid out for anyone who wanted to write a message to Trey. The messages were then placed into two burning canisters in a tribute to the family.
Trey's wife, Assistant Superintendent Amy Jones, and their daughter Ava are still hospitalized in Louisville in what Blosser said will be a very long recovery.