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Milwaukee 14-year-old Menomonee Park drowning, teen rescued brother
Milwaukee 14-year-old Menomonee Park drowning, teen rescued brother
The household of Aries Jones, 14, of Milwaukee says he died a hero, drowning in Menomonee Park whereas rescuing his youthful brother.
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – The household of Aries Jones, 14, of Milwaukee says he died a hero, drowning after rescuing his youthful brother from the water at Menomonee Park.
Jones was remembered Tuesday, Aug. 2 for his kindness, love for all and most of all, his useful spirit, evident as much as his final moments.
Throughout a household journey to Menomonee Park July 28, Jones went underwater and didn’t come again up.
“Any momma would need him as a son,” mentioned Equasia Evans, Jones’ mom.
In one other world, Tuesday’s vigil might have been a party.
“In a pair weeks, he’s supposed to show 15,” mentioned Evans.
The occasion featured his favourite superheroes.
“The Hulk and Superman,” mentioned Evans.
As an alternative, his household celebrated his life.
“He at all times had his sister’s and brother’s again,” mentioned Evans.
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Jones honored life above all, they mentioned.
“A fowl fell. He received it and gave it to his dad so his dad might assist nurse it again to well being,” mentioned Evans. “He don’t kill mice in the home. He allow them to within the ally. That’s the sort of child he’s.”
When his brother, Elijah Lewis, 9, wanted assist whereas taking part in within the water with different children at Menomonee Park, Jones had his again, too.
“When Aries rescued me, the water was so deep, my ft couldn’t contact it,” mentioned Lewis.
“Aries went and grabbed him and pulled him up and gave him to the little boy,” mentioned Evans. “The little boy mentioned he tried to seize Aries’ hand, however he couldn’t. He was heavy.”
Evans mentioned her son was discovered after being underwater for about 5 to 6 minutes.
Aries Jones, Elijah Lewis
“He was simply stunning in each method,” mentioned Evans.
Jones died three days later on the hospital.
“He didn’t should die like that,” mentioned Evans.
“He’s a hero like Superman,” mentioned Lewis.
The hero theme for his celebration was becoming.
“As a result of he saved his brother, he’s our hero,” mentioned Evans. “You die since you wished to ensure your brother will likely be alive. You risked your self in your brother. That’s a hero.”