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But on Sunday, Ryan Michael Dupain of German Village died of a cause that currently is deemed unknown.It was eight days after his 23rd birthday.And it was exactly three weeks after the death of his mother, who died May 14 — Mother's Day.Dupain's most public role was coordinating advance work for Ohio Gov. John Kasich's campaign appearances, especially in New Hampshire.Kasich tweeted: "Saddened by the passing of a dedicated member of our team, Ryan Dupain. Praying for his family & friends. He's gone far too soon."Campaign consultant John Weaver added: "Lost a fine person in @RyanDupain A great life in front of him with his beloved Rachel. His many friends & all of Kasich world in mourning."Dupain got engaged April 8 to fiance Rachael Neil. They were planning an October wedding.He recently became legislative liaison for the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.Kasich's national political director Jeff Polesovsky called Dupain "best kid with big dreams."The old Kasich campaign team is gathering at a local restaurant Thursday. Then some are heading to services this weekend at Lee & Martin Funeral Home in Dupain's hometown, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in the same town.A gofundme page by a woman slated to be a bridesmaid at this fall's wedding raised more than its $15,000 goal is just two days to help cover funeral costs.Those first spotting Dupain on the campaign trail often did a double-take because he resembled a young Ted Cruz. His role was to coordinate the dozens of details — from seating to lights to sound to backdrops to press accomodations — needed for a 21st century campaign event.He was a four-year letter winner in high school football, made the state track meet as a hurdler, belonged to the National Honor Society and was vice president of his senior class. He was awarded a scholarship to Capital University, where he played football.His obituary says, "He was a kind, talented and exceptional young man. Besides football, he was...

Brandon Lee ReeceOct. 9, 1988 – Feb. 4, 2017Graveside services for Brandon Lee Reece, 28, of Vian, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.Mr. Reece was born on Oct. 9, 1988, in Tahlequah to Randy Allen Reece and Leota Mae (Smith) Garrett. He died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Vian.Survivors include his mother, of Oklahoma City; his father, of Vian; three sisters, Cheryl Neal of Cashion, Daisy Schaeffer of Sallisaw and Courtney Wilson of Oklahoma; two brothers, Terry Don Blankenship of Oklahoma City and Brian Wilson of Vian; and several other family members and friends.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }...

WKYT) - There are three flags and a bunch of flowers at the spot where what began as a Friday afternoon of fun for three teens, turned into a tragedy.15-year olds Macie Drake and Abby Gail Curry died after an accident involving Utility Task Vehicle (UTV).“We keep looking for reasons why we had to lose someone so young. With so much life to give,” said Adair County Schools Superintendent Alan Reed.Monday began with a lot of sorrow at Adair County High School where 15-year-olds Macie Drake and Abby Gail Curry were sophomores. The two died in the fiery crash. A passenger, 14-year-old Raquel Anyega, is in critical condition at UK hospital.“The students were very well known. We are a small district with just under 3,000 students. So everybody knows everybody. When one of us hurts, we all hurt,” said Reed.Kentucky State Police are still investigating the crash but they say they believe what happened was the UTV was going across Kentucky 206 from Sanders Ridge Road and didn’t stop, and collided with the Ford F-250 truck.A crisis management team was brought in to help students at the high school. Superintendent Alan Reed a lot of that simply involves listening.“If you need something and you’re a student today. We are going to have help for you,” he said.Teachers say Abby Curry was a sweet, articulate and kind young lady. They say Macie Drake loved people and was always smiling.“It is so hard when you are a parent to lose a child. I can’t imagine what they are going through. But it is also hard as a school to lose one of our own,” Reed said.Officials say professionals from several school districts were brought in to assist the students.According to Grissom Martin Funeral Home, the funeral for Abby Curry will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 CST at Adair County High School. Stotts, Phelps, McQueary Funeral Home says the funeral for Macie Drake will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. CST at the funeral home in Columbia.