CALGARY – Still very much reeling, a small Alberta community came together to show their support for the family of a young woman who died after a violent assault a week ago.
Tanya Campbell-Losier passed away in hospital from her injuries.
Sunday, the Brooks community came together for a show and shine in the 19-year-old’s honour.
They joined together to remember the young woman who’s life was cut tragically short.
Campbell-Losier was found suffering from severe injuries in a home in the southeast Alberta city at around 4 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. She was rushed to hospital in Calgary but died Sunday morning as a result of her injuries, according to police.
Jessie Dyck, 26, was charged with manslaughter Thursday morning. Dyck is being held in custody, police said.
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Dozens of people packed the Kinsmen Rodeo Park in Brooks to raise money for the family of Campbell-Losier, who now have the painful task of planning her funeral.
“In dark times, people come together and the community has really come together on this one. I just hope to spread awareness that you should always come forward if there are any problems and never let anything like this happen again,” Tanya’s brother, Justin Campbell said.
“It’s amazing. I can’t thank the whole community enough for all their support. This is just amazing. It’s mind blowing to see how well the community has come together for something like this,” Tanya’s close friend Jasmine Bigstone said.
If just for a few hours, it gave the family a brief reprieve from their grief, as they come to terms with Tanya’s death.
“She was an amazing person. Always smiling, she never had a bad thing to say about anybody. If you weren’t smiling, she would definitely make you. Her smile would brighten up the entire room. She was very helpful, she was just amazing,” Bigstone said.
“Always helpful. She was really ambitious and if you came to her with anything, she’d try to make it happen for you. She had a big heart,” Campbell said.
A big heart that will be deeply missed in the tight knit community.
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With files from Erika Tucker
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