PARADISE — They arrived as the sun set, wearing pink and carrying stuffed unicorns and teddy bears. Thousands packed a sprawling lawn just outside First...
PARADISE — They arrived as the sun set, wearing pink and carrying stuffed unicorns and teddy bears.
Along state highways and side streets, pink balloons are tied to mailboxes, traffic signs and power lines. Her name is written on a fence in pink lettering in honor of her favorite color. Athena’s mother, Maitlyn Presley Gandy, told the crowd she was trying to remain strong for her daughter. Athena’s first grade teacher, Lindsey Thompson, recalled Athena bringing her a present — usually a small trinket or drawing — every day. Athena loved to dance and draw and create.
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