The Centerville man’s life was cut short early Monday morning after he drove into a tree and ended up in a culvert.
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“It’s hitting hard,” said Hogan. “It’s hitting all the kids hard.”
Hogan’s son knew Henry-Singleton from high school, and she described him as “a very loyal friend.”
“He never met a stranger ... He was good to everyone and he introduced a lot of people,” she said. “He brought people together.”
Hogan called Henry-Singleton’s death a “tragedy.”
“They’re just 22. Their life is just beginning and it’s so full of promise,” she explained. “To have it cut short like that, it’s a tragedy. You don’t know what to say. It’s hard.”
Hogan said she talked to her son about mourning and how to cope with the loss of a friend.
“He’s gotten together with friends,” she added. “I know that a lot of them are trying to get together and maybe put together a memorial. Something where they can come together, honor [Henry-Singleton] and grieve together.”
Sugarcreek Twp. police are reportedly exploring all factors that might have played a role in the crash, but haven’t released any information yet.
“The kids seem to think he had a problem with his brakes; the brakes locked up,” said Hogan. “It was a tragic accident.”
Hogan said her heart goes out to Henry-Singleton’s entire family.
“When something like this happens, it just brings it home,” she said.
“Just cherish your children, every moment you have with them, because you don’ t know. We’re not promised tomorrow. We all think we have a long life, but you never know.”
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