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Warren family honors teen lost to choking game with park bench, nonprofit
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amaya Kuznicki, Jason Wilger , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The boy's death was related to a social media trend. A nonprofit has been launched by a family who lost their 13-year-old son.
A nonprofit has been launched by a family who lost their 13-year-old son. The boy's death was related to a social media trend. His family is now working to help other kids stay safe online.
A permanent tribute has been dedicated to the boy's memory. This tribute is a bench at a park where he spent time as a child.
The family's loss has had a profound impact on them, and they are now taking action to prevent similar tragedies from occurring. Further details about the family's story and their nonprofit are available.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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