Remembering Brently: A Tragic Loss for Family and Community

Brentley Little, an innocent 19-year-old from Pike County, Ohio, was taken far too soon. His untimely passing left behind a gaping void that still echoes through his family's lives.

Born to Frankie Rhoden and Hannah Gilley on April 23rd of the same year, Brently had just begun to spread his wings as an adult. A promising young man with so much life ahead of him, he was taken away in one senseless act of violence on August 4th, 2016.

Brently's untimely death wasn't isolated; it was part of a broader tragedy that claimed the lives of eight members of his close-knit community. The Rhoden family - including Brently's parents and siblings - as well as their friends were senselessly targeted in what would become one of America's most infamous mass murder cases.

As we remember Brently today, let us also take a moment to honor all those whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy:

- Ruger Lee Rhoden, just six months old at the time of his passing

- Kyle Mae Rhoden, born mere days before her untimely death

Brentley's story serves as a powerful reminder that life is precious and can be taken away in an instant. It also highlights the importance of community coming together during times of grief to support those left behind.

In memory of Brently Little and all those who were loved but lost too soon, let us strive for peace, love, and understanding among our communities today and always.

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