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Wed, Nov 21 2012 11:13:38

#RIPAustin: Lincoln-Way Students Mourn Austin Lempera's Death

16-year-old Austin Lempera, of New Lenox, died of a heart attack Monday, Nov. 19.

  1. Lincoln-Way Central students mourning the loss of classmate Austin Lempera on Twitter and Facebook. The 16-year-old football player died of a heart attack while working out at home Monday night. 
  2. emilly_101
    emily cummings@emilly_101
    RT @JorieBeem22: #ripaustin even though u teased me non stop like a little sister... ;P You were a really good guy. #forevermissed #NLAngel
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 14:56:16
  3. mattieschaefer
    Mattie Rose@mattieschaefer
    Don't even know how our class is going to get through physics anymore.. #ripAustin We'll still give Ricky a hard time for you.
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 05:14:39
  4. mallory_stegzz
    Mallory Stegmueller@mallory_stegzz
    Still heartbreaking to think about, thoughts and prayers go out to everyone at LWC #RIPAustin
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 15:57:35
  5. Kandice_Rose
    Kandice Kestel@Kandice_Rose
    Really sorry to hear about the loss at Lincoln Way Central. Life works in weird ways. Keep your heads up guys. <3 #RIPAustin
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 21:27:20
  6. Students also shared memories with photos of Austin being "just Austin."
  7. RT @paatsyclaree: 8th grade.. #RIPAustin @StephenPavnica @hanhosty @Mattt_McGowan @austinlempera That damn monkey suit.. http://pic.twitter.com/tCm6gHQv
    Stephen Pavnica@StephenPavnica
    ·
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 20:22:00
  8. Its so nice to see how happy you really were. I'm so glad I have this to share. #ripaustin http://pic.twitter.com/jwZWvzK8
    Mary O'Donnell@mary_odo
    ·
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 17:45:39
  9. RT @hanhosty: @paatsyclaree @Mattt_McGowan @StephenPavnica @austinlempera ❤ http://pic.twitter.com/u1feCxCn
    Patsy Clare@paatsyclaree
    ·
    Mon, Nov 19 2012 22:41:55
  10. RT @Mattt_McGowan: He was the best goalie. #neverthesame http://pic.twitter.com/hv50oiEx
    cassidy cozen@ccozen
    ·
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 06:58:41
  11. Here are some of the quotes that Austin liked, such as the first quote below from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." This was on Austin's Twitter account.
  12. jackiepasek
    Jackie Pasek@jackiepasek
    "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't slow down and look around you might miss it" #RIPAustin
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 12:46:47
  13. JuliaJeray
    Julia Jeray@JuliaJeray
    RT @ErikHark: "@austinlempera: I love the people I chose to be in my life"
    Mon, Nov 19 2012 21:01:07
  14. It wasn't just students mourning on Twitter, there was an outpouring of support from the community on Patch's Facebook page and on the article on the site. 
  15. LW Central Football Player Dies From Heart Attack - New Lenox Patch
    1 day ago ... 16-year-old Austin Lempera died Monday night in New Lenox. ... New Lenox Township resident Austin Lempera, 16, was pronou...
    Patch
  16. Austin M. Lempera Funeral Services Announced - New Lenox, IL ...
    21 hours ago ... Mr. Lempera, of New Lenox, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. He was 16.
    Patch
  17. Breaking News:... | Facebook
    New Lenox Patch wrote: Breaking News: Lincoln-Way Central High... Join Facebook to connect with New Lenox Patch and others you may know.
    Facebook
  18. Family: Lincoln-Way Central athlete's death 'so freaky' - Chicago ...
    22 hours ago ... Lincoln-Way Central football player Austin M. Lempera, 16, died Monday after suffering a heart attack while exercising...
    Suntimes
  19. Austin M. Lempera Obituary: View Austin Lempera's Obituary by ...
    12 hours ago ... Lempera, Austin M. Age 16, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 19th, 2012 in New Lenox. Loving son ...
    Suburbanchicagonews
  20. #StayStrongLWC #RipAustin http://pic.twitter.com/odRrWtSj"
    Ashley Raehsler @Ashley_Raehsler
    ·
    Tue, Nov 20 2012 19:59:21

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