Group in Wisconsin mourning tragic loss of life of star 16-year-old swimmer, remembered as a hero

OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A group in Wisconsin is mourning the tragic loss of life of a star highschool swimmer who died following a automobile crash on Wednesday night.

Ozaukee Aquatics posted on Facebook concerning the life that 16-year-old Grant Freeze led each out and in of the pool, stating that no person beloved the game like him.

“From his first day at practice, where we couldn’t get him to stop, to rising the ranks as one of the strongest 15-16 swimmers in the country, Grant exemplified what it means to be passionate,” the put up stated. “Eager for hard work, committed to making every stroke as strong as the last; you could not deter him.”

Ozaukee Aquatics added that his ardour for swimming prolonged to his love of seeing his teammates succeed, and that he was at all times the primary to congratulate a teammate and cheered louder than anyone.

“Thank you for being the incredible man that you are, Big G. We miss you so much,” the put up concluded.

Grant’s mother, Kellie, posted about his tragic death, citing that his heroic nature meant that when he acquired his driver’s license earlier in the summertime, he had marked himself as an organ and tissue donor.

Kellie added that medical doctors from across the area will harvest his organs on Sunday for future donations, which is able to assist save numerous lives.

“I know this will be an exceedingly difficult moment, but we will be surrounded by our families, friends and medical staff on our Hero’s Walk,” Kellie stated on Facebook. “Most of all, we will be surrounded by Grant’s generous spirit and the sounds of Frank Sinatra’s My Way.”

A GoFundMe has been created by Ozaukee Aquatics on behalf of the Freeze household. Anybody wishing to donate to the family can do so by clicking here.