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Vernon Township pool renamed in homage to ‘superhero’ man and Stevenson High school alum who loved to swim, died of rare blood disease

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Posted October 18, 2021

The Vernon Township aquatic center was renamed for a young man who loved the pool and died of rare disease.

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Vernon Township pool renamed in homage to ‘superhero’ man and Stevenson High school alum who loved to swim, died of rare blood disease

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