A candlelight vigil is being planned in Mary’s honor, with hundreds expected to attend. In Austin and across Texas, conversations have already begun about the need for stricter safety protocols for youth camps, especially those located near rivers or in flood-prone areas. “How many more tragedies must occur,” one parent asked, “before we make meaningful reform?”
Mary’s life, though heartbreakingly short, left a mark. Her name is now spoken in the same breath as resilience, love, and the urgent call to protect every child’s right to safety and joy.
