We all came together as a community: Progreso ISD holds memorial for high school student who drowned in a canal
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On Thursday, Progreso High School hosted a memorial for 17-year-old Samuel Hernandez, who drowned in a canal while fishing with friends. The event, named "Samuel's Last Ride," drew hundreds of attendees, including family, friends, and community members. Progreso ISD officials expressed gratitude for the community's support, including a chicken plate sale that raised funds for Hernandez's funeral expenses, with all 1,800 plates sold. The nonprofit RGV Wings of Hope is also assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Counseling services are available for students and staff to help cope with the tragedy. Hernandez's funeral is set for this weekend in Weslaco.
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