Parents of Milton girl killed on vacation in Aruba raising water safety awareness

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MILTON − The parents of a Milton seventh grader who died in a boating accident in Aruba nearly one year ago are working to raise awareness about waterfront safety.

Cassidy Murray died in March 2022 while vacationing with her family on the island.

"I open Facebook, and I see posts from neighbors and friends and family saying, 'We're heading to Aruba for spring break,' or 'We're thinking about Aruba,' and our hearts just break right away because we didn't know the dangers. We weren't aware," Cassidy's mother, Linda Murray, said.

Cassidy Murray, of Milton, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, while on vacation with family in Aruba.
Cassidy Murray, of Milton, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, while on vacation with family in Aruba.

Cassidy's parents are now working with officials in Aruba when it comes to waterfront safety and awareness.

The 13-year-old attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge.

Her school remembered her as a friend to all with a bright smile.

"Cassidy had a special gift for uniting classmates with her smile, laugh and genuine kindness. People just gravitated to her, drawn by her great sense of fun and camaraderie," Jennifer Pierce, head of school for Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, said at the time.

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Cassidy played hockey and competed in gymnastics, and was proud of her Irish heritage, "which was displayed beautifully with a Claddagh-ring mug and Celtic-cross plate that she made in ceramics class."

"Cassidy left an indelible impression on her peers and the faculty and staff at both the Glover Elementary School, which she attended prior to Pierce Middle School," then-Milton Public Schools Superintendent James Jette said. “There are no words to describe the tragic loss of this vibrant young girl who had so much to offer and her whole life ahead of her."

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