The City of Very Beach has wrapped the poles along the Barber Bridge in purple ribbons. in a sign of respect for the families of the Holy Cross women’s rowing team.
According to the Vero Beach Police Department, the purple ribbon is a sign of respect for the families of the Holy Cross Rowing Team. The teddy bear is to represent the life of Grace Rett.
As reported earlier in the week, the Holy Cross Women’s Rowing team was travelling in Vero Beach. Florida when one of the team vans was involved in a serious accident. Wednesday morning .
Eleven people were transferred to the hospital due to the crash, some by life flight..
1) Today the City of Vero Beach wrapped purple ribbons around several light poles on the Barber Bridge to show respect for the families of Holy Cross Women's Rowing team that was involved in the tragic car crash that happened on Wednesday.@holy_cross @GoHolyCross @HCrossWRowing
— Vero Beach Police (@VeroBeachPD) January 17, 2020
2) The Teddy Bear represents the life of Grace Rett, for a life lost too soon. We want them to know that we are "Holy Cross Strong". Our prayers and thoughts are with the families of all involved including the driver of the truck.
#GoCrossGo pic.twitter.com/vZ2yNZM8SI
— Vero Beach Police (@VeroBeachPD) January 17, 2020
A 20-year-old sophomore and world record holder, Grace Rett, was killed in the accident.
On Thursday evening Maegan Moriarty, a senior, was released from the hospital. Five team members and a coach remain hospitalized.
Photo Credit: Vero Beach Police Dept/ Facebook
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