A Utah family is continuing their son's legacy of cleaning up communities and using it as an opportunity to address the stigma surrounding suicide.
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah family is continuing their son's legacy of cleaning up communities, and using it as an opportunity to address the stigma surrounding suicide.
"He had already picked up 641 pounds between 2019 and 2022 and so we've just been able to add to that, about 950 pounds," said Kathy Kirby, Hosenfeld's mother. "It's the way that I feel close to Ryland because that's what he enjoyed doing."For the family it is more than just filling bags with litter, it is about being about to start a conversation with people curious about the group's efforts.
Kirby said she can often connect with people who have been impacted by suicide and is hopeful these interactions will continue with each park and trail they clean. Hosenfeld's girlfriend, Jaden Schmidt, said participating in these cleanup efforts helps her feel close to him. She is grateful that so many other people, his friends and even strangers, have pitched in to help.
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