“Stand Up For What Is Right, Regardless Of Who Is Committing The Wrong” – A Letter From Zoey Kerr G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2024 Senior
by Contributor | June 7, 2024 8:21 am
On April 30th, 2023 Brady Niver and Rylee Bartlett were in a tragic car accident. Rylee, a 17 year old teenager, was killed at the scene of the accident. Brady, a 16 year old teenager, continued to fight for his life for eight days, but eventually succumbed to his injuries. Rylee and Brady were juniors at G. Ray Bodley High School and members of the class of 2024. Our small town community of Fulton, New York felt this tragedy to the bottoms of our hearts. Rylee was a fierce and beautiful young woman. Her face was always serious but when she did smile it was nothing short of magical. Brady was kind, funny, thoughtful, energetic, brutally honest and a jokester. His strength and determination are what set him apart. To know Brady is to love Brady. Several organizations and scholarships have been created in their honor including the “Rylee Bartlett Memorial Scholarship” and the #BradyStrong Inc. nonprofit organization.
Additionally, Isaac Bartleman, a 14 year old teenager, died on February 27, 2020. Isaac was an extremely kind and loving young man who was always up for a fun joke or sharing in a good prank. He had the ability to spread joy everywhere. Isaac was an 8th grader at Fulton junior high school and a member of the class of 2024.
Our class was heartbroken over the deaths of our fellow classmates.
On Wednesday June 6th, 2024 our graduating class was informed that chairs will not be left open at our graduation to honor our classmates who have tragically lost their lives. The Fulton City School District has made this decision even though thousands of community members disagree. Our community is rallying together to push for change and fight for what is right.
These three teenagers should be walking the stage with the G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2024. Please help us spread our message!
Attached is a Facebook post created by a triplet sibling of Brady Niver as well as the obituarries of the three students.
Facebook Post[1]
Brady Niver[2]
Rylee Bartlett[3]
Isaac Bartleman[4]
Thank you,
Zoey Kerr
G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2024 Senior
- Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/w5E9tCdTNi5VGLzc/
- Brady Niver: https://oswegocountytoday.com/obituaries/funeral-homes/foster-funeral-home-funeral-homes/brady-h-niver/
- Rylee Bartlett: https://oswegocountytoday.com/obituaries/funeral-homes/foster-funeral-home-funeral-homes/rylee-marion-bartlett/
- Isaac Bartleman: https://www.maurerfuneralhome.com/obituary/isaac-bartleman
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