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Small Town Grieves Triple Tragedy
14 Oct
Summary
- Three young lives from Dawson-Boyd were lost within days.
- One was a football player; another, a deputy shot in duty.
- The school community is united in grief and mutual support.
Dawson-Boyd, a close-knit school community in western Minnesota, is grappling with immense grief following the deaths of three students and graduates in a short period. The tragedies include the loss of senior football player Carter Monaghan and 2018 graduate Katherine Frank, a Minnehaha County deputy. A third graduate, Aaron Gebur, also passed away, though details of his death were not provided by the school.
The school has shared a message emphasizing the deep connections within their community, stating, "Our students become our graduates, our graduates become our neighbors." This sentiment underscores the profound impact of these losses on the tight-knit Blackjack family. The community is urged to offer compassion and support to the grieving families and to one another, recognizing that grief manifests differently for everyone.
Katherine Frank was shot on Friday and died on Monday, as noted on a GoFundMe page set up to support her family and funeral costs. The page has since raised over $80,000, exceeding its $60,000 goal. Her family remembers her as funny and kind, with a wide circle of friends and family. The school's message of solidarity aims to foster a spirit of mutual care and remembrance for all three individuals.
