Emmanuel Rivers Obituary

By: Xamantha Cano

Class: 8NGWA

In Loving Memory of Emmanuel Rivers

Emmanuel Rivers, a beacon of light in our lives, departed this world on Friday, January 27th,
2012. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and a spirit that touched the hearts of
all who had the privilege of knowing him. Emmanuel's absence will be deeply felt by his family,
friends, and the community he embraced.

Born on December 22nd, 1994, Emmanuel brought a radiant joy to the world from the moment
he took his first breath. His infectious smile and warm personality could brighten even the
gloomiest of days. Throughout his life, Emmanuel had an unwavering commitment to making a
positive impact on those around him.

He played and was the captain of the basketball team and enjoyed many other things.
Justyce, his best friend, was there from the beginning, until the end. He will be missed by many,
Sarah Jane Friedman, Tyler Clepp, Kyle Berkeley, Blake Benson, Jared Christensen, Dr. Rivers,
Julian Rivers, and Quan Banks.

The funeral will be at The Cathedral of St. Philip at 13:00 on Monday, February 27th. You can
donate to the Riverses GoFundMe for Emmanuels’ funeral expenses, and any extra expenses will
be donated to Braselton Preparatory in a college scholarship in Emmanuels’ name.