Family and friends gathered for the funeral of Ella Riley Adler, who died when she was struck by a boat while waterskiing in Biscayne Bay. ’s Amanda Please CIA reports
The young girl who was waterskiing when she was struck and killed by a large fishing boat that fled the scene in Biscayne Bay Saturday afternoon has been identified.
The young girl was identified as 15-year-old Ella Riley Adler, who was a student and an accomplished ballet performer, Ransom Everglades Head of School Rachel Rodriguez said Monday
“Our hearts are broken and our community has been devastated by this tragedy,” Rodriguez said in a statement. “Ella shined in our classrooms and on our stages, and she embodied the mission of Ransom Everglades School. She was an outstanding student, a wonderful dancer and an active member of the Jewish Student Association and speech and debate team. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family and our prayers are with all who are mourning her loss. In this time of unspeakable pain, we have been moved by the outpouring of kindness and compassion from the Ransom Everglades community. In the coming days and weeks, we will continue to lean into our core values and provide support and care to the many students and members of our professional community who are grieving.”
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A funeral service held Monday at Temple Beth Shalom for Adler, who was on the dance team at Ransom Everglades.
“Special little girl. She was a great dancer. She was my daughter’s best friend. It’s a tremendous loss. She had such a bright future. Very sad, very sad,” family friend Loren Pierson said.
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