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VOL. 37, N0. 25
JUNE 30, 2023
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.com FAMILY, FRIENDS and community members attended a candlelight vigil June 27 at San Dieguito Academy to honor the life of Brodee Baxter Champlain-Kingman, RANCHO 15, who was killed late last week in a traffic collision while riding his e-bike in Encinitas. Brodee’s parents, Clare Champlain and Roy Kingman, above left, urged the community to use more caution on the roads. SFNEWS “For the sake of your families, friends and your beloved children, please slow down,” Kingman said. Photos by Joe Orellana
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A light for Brodee Vigil held for Encinitas teen killed in e-bike collision brings home growing safety concerns By Jordan P. Ingram
ENCINITAS — Hundreds of family, friends and community members gathered Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil at San Dieguito Academy to honor the life of a 15-year-old Encinitas teen killed in a traffic collision last weekend. The memorial was held for Brodee Braxton Champlain-Kingman, who died June 24 after colliding with a work van while riding his e-bike on El Camino Real in Encinitas. “He used every hour of his short life so well,” said Clare Champlain, Brodee’s mother. “My son is the closest relationship I’ve ever had with another human
being. He’s my firstborn. I never cried happy tears, ever, before I had him. And when I gave birth to him, it’s the first time I cried happy tears, and they really haven’t stopped since.” The vigil was held at an outdoor stage in front of the bell tower at San Dieguito Academy, where mourning attendees left flowers, held lit candles and observed a moment of silence. The somber event also featured a number of speakers recounting their memories of Brodee and his positive impact on friends, family and the community. According to numerous accounts, Brodee, who recently completed his fresh-
man year at San Dieguito Academy, taught himself Japanese at a young age and enjoyed cooking. “Brodee, your impact on all of our lives was no small thing. For that we will remember you forever,” said Tyler Shaw, Brodee’s friend. Shreyas Dillon spoke about her friendship with Brodee, saying, “His persistent dedication to friendship is something truly rare to find.” Clare expressed her gratitude for the community’s response to her son’s untimely passing and the outpouring of support. “He would just want
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HUNDREDS held lit candles symbolizing the life of 15-yearold Brodee Braxton Champlain-Kingman during a vigil on June 27 at San Dieguito Academy. “Brodee, your impact on all of our lives was no small thing. For that we will remember you forever,” said Tyler Shaw, Brodee’s friend. Photo by Joe Orellana
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