The 14-year-old will celebrate her 15th birthday party this weekend.
A 14-year-old girl tragically died in Iowa, United States, a few days before celebrating her birthday party. Emma Cardenas He was walking home from school when he was hit by a hit-and-run driver and was later taken into custody.
The teenager was overjoyed at his 15th birthday party which will take place this weekend and fixes all the details for that day. Unfortunately, it all ended in the worst way. And the maiden will be buried in the next few hours with the dress she has prepared for her celebration.
Driver Terra Jean Flipping, 38, was arrested for murder and released on bail, while the investigation is ongoing. According to Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek, So far authorities believe the run over was an accident.
Ema Cárdenas is 14 years old and this weekend she will celebrate her 15th birthday.
Ana CamposEma Cardenas ’mother asked her family, friends and community members to attend a memorial in honor of her son on Sunday, to pray for her son and his family. “I was shocked guys. I could no longer speak, I could no longer leave the house. I got up to go to church today and honestly, God is with me. “
More than 100 people attended to honor Cardenas ’memory and show their condolences to the family of Martin Luther King Jr. Park, where an altar was made with flowers, candles, pictures and balloons. Everyone present shared their memories with Emma.
the broken dream
As friends and family brought flowers and balloons to the scene where 14-year-old Ema Cardenas was hit, her mother asked drivers to slow down and look around.
Ema was walking home from East High School when she was hit. Terra Flipping, the driver of the SUV, was accused of leaving the scene of the accident.
The memorial with balloons and stuffed animals to remember Ema.
“It was very difficult. Yesterday was the first day I left the house,” said Ema’s mother Anna Campos. death tries to understand why and how her daughter Ema left school on Thursday and never went home.
When asked what she will most miss about her daughter, Campos says, “Her laughter and those hugs. I mean she touched a lot of people and loved animals,” Campos said.
Neighbors left many stuffed animals in the area where Ema died. Now Anna Campos wants to talk to the driver who killed her son and left the scene of the accident.
Ema prepared her dress to celebrate her party this weekend.
“I want to forgive her. I just want answers. How can … what was her state of mind leaving someone lying there on the street?” Campos asked.
The family is preparing to celebrate Ema’s 15th birthday with a party this weekend. The dress is now stored in the room where the party will be held.
“I am so excited. The dress is emerald green and gold, which is her favorite color. “Said Campos. Ema will be buried in the dress she designed.
“Now I have to tell those relatives that instead of giving out invitations to their party, I have to give out invitations to their funeral.”
“People see Emma’s picture, but I want people to know Emma as a person. I mean, she’s very loving. Everyone has good memories of her,” Campos said.
Source: Clarin
