Riley Pressure’s household is constant to honor him.
Two months after the 22-year-old’s loss of life, his family members accepted his diploma on the College of Missouri’s commencement ceremony.
As Riley’s identify was referred to as throughout the Could 11 ceremony, the graduating class gave a standing ovation when his mother Michelle Whiteid and stepdad Chris Whiteid walked to the stage for his posthumous diploma in enterprise and monetary planning. With tears in her eyes, Michelle held up the diploma as applause thundered throughout the ceremony.
It was the fruits of a heartbreaking few months for Riley’s household as he disappeared throughout an evening out in Nashville together with his fraternity brothers in early March.
After a two-week search, the Metro Nashville Police Division confirmed that Riley’s stays had been situated eight miles from the world the place he was final seen and that his loss of life continues to be “unintentional,” with no foul play-related trauma.
“It has been an emotional curler coaster,” Chris advised reporters following the replace. “We’re fairly grateful for every little thing that you’ve got performed for our household, the grace that you’ve got given us, it means so much, greater than you will ever know.”
