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When coming into the town of Beason from Route 10,
the Gee family home is the first site one sees. It stands as a
haunting reminder of a nightmarish tragedy that shook the tiny town
to its core. Rick and Ruth Gee, along with three of their children,
lost their lives in this home. |
The children included Justina Constant, a 16-year-old Lincoln
Community High School student who was known for her pleasant
personality and winning smile; ... |
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Dillen Constant, age 14, who was a student at
Lincoln Junior High School and enjoyed being on the wrestling team,
playing basketball and listening to hip-hop music; ...
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and their younger brother, Austin Gee, who was
only 11 and a student at Chester-East Lincoln. Austin was involved in
band and chorus, plus he was looking forward to being on the school's
basketball team. |
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Saturday a large group of Beason
community residents came together to work on a project that will pay
tribute to these young people for years to come.
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At the corner of the Beason City Park, a stone
has been set with three new trees planted around it, symbolizing the
three Constant-Gee children. In the heart of the park a huge
undertaking is going on as new playground equipment is erected and
existing equipment is being completely refurbished.
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