A fishing incident while out of town is said to have claimed the lives of twin brothers who died days apart.
On Sunday, April 20, the Philadelphia School District posted a Facebook page confirming the deaths of high school seniors Jamarion and Camarion Grady.
“The PPSD community has experienced tremendous losses this weekend and our hearts are with all those affected. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our community members and schools during this difficult time,” according to the announcement.
On Monday, April 21, a follow-up post referred to their deaths as “an accidental drowning.”
In addition to phrases the twins wished to be remembered for, Sunday’s post featured school photos of them, each wearing a coat and tie.
Jamarion stated that he wanted to become a real estate agent and that “you can’t create a future if you don’t take risks.”
Camarion’s motto, “All or nothing,” served as his compass. He wanted to work as a barber.
Little is known about the twins, who drowned days apart while fishing at Lake Pushmataha in the Pearl River region of Mississippi.
The brothers had been underwater for some time, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark.
Camarion, also known as “Fatt,” was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, while Jamarion, well known to family as “Frog,” was reportedly declared dead on April 17.
“Camarion was larger than life — in spirit, in personality, and in the way he showed up for the people he loved. Outgoing, fearless, and full of energy, he had a way of walking into a room and instantly lighting it up. His laughter was loud, his smile even louder, and his ability to connect with people was something truly special. Fatt didn’t just make friends — he made everyone feel like they belonged,” according to the school district.
On the football field, he was likewise regarded as “a standout” and “the kind of teammate who celebrated others’ wins as much as his own.”
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“Camarion’s faith grounded him. He loved God and wasn’t shy about it,” they stated.
“Though Camarion and Jamarion were twins, they were their own people, each remarkable in their own right. Camarion was the louder voice, the bigger laugh, the one always dancing. Always talking, always reaching out to lift someone else up. His bond with ‘Frog’ was undeniable, and their absence leaves an impossible void, but we will honor them as individuals, because they each gave this world something uniquely beautiful.”
As a “show of unity and strength” in remembrance of Camarion and Jamarion, the school district asked the community to wear red and black on Wednesday, April 23.
