{"id":77555,"date":"2017-07-26T11:43:27","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T18:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=77555"},"modified":"2017-07-27T14:44:30","modified_gmt":"2017-07-27T21:44:30","slug":"second-vigil-announced-for-lancaster-teen-killed-in-atv-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2017\/07\/26\/second-vigil-announced-for-lancaster-teen-killed-in-atv-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Second vigil announced for Lancaster teen killed in ATV accident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lonzel Monjae Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LANCASTER — Family members and loved ones are holding a community vigil Wednesday evening for Lonzel Monjae Francisco<\/strong>, the 14-year-old Lancaster resident who died early Sunday morning after an ATV accident during a night ride in San Bernardino.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Marie Kerr Park Practice Field<\/strong>, located at 39700 30th Street West in Palmdale. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is the second vigil for the popular Lancaster teen, who recently graduated from Amargosa Creek Middle School and was a defensive lineman for Highland Youth Football\u2019s \u201cHighland Bulldogs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLonzel was an outstanding athlete and student that genuinely cared for everyone. He touched so many people in a positive way,\u201d said Highland Youth Football Coach Byron Devers. \u201cAs a community we are devastated by this loss and will miss him dearly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Lonzel\u2019s teammates will wear their \u201cBulldogs\u201d jerseys to the vigil Wednesday, and attendees are encouraged \u00a0to wear \u201cBulldogs\u201d gear, as well, organizers said. Marie Kerr Park is the site where the team practiced.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first vigil, an impromptu event the day after Lonzel\u2019s death, was extremely well attended. Residents of all ages packed Journey Church in Lancaster, and many told heartwarming stories about how Lonzel impacted their lives, said family friend Pearl Devers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLonzel was some special kind of kid,\u201d Pearl Devers said. \u201cMost people thought he was special only to them, but this first vigil turn-out has proven quite the contrary.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements and other services for Lonzel are still pending.<\/span><\/p>\n

Donations to the Francisco family can be made to: PO Box 1993, Lancaster, CA 93539 or through PayPal at <\/span>lorie.francisco@ymail.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

View a flyer for Wednesday\u2019s vigil below.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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