We, like so many other families in the Hollis-Brookline Community, got to know Cam Ricard and his family through youth sports – hockey and baseball. Over the years, we watched the kids grow, excel, become great friends and, in that time, we all became “family.” So this is an extremely difficult time. To lose one of our own so tragically, so suddenly, leaves us in shock and in despair.  

On behalf of Cam’s friends, classmates and teammates throughout the local community, hockey, lacrosse, baseball and motorcross communities that he loved so, we are devastated and mourn his loss. There are no words to describe his monumental impact on all of us. He was like a brother. No matter who he met, he never failed to make them smile or laugh. Cam was a high-energy, high-intensity kid with the world at his fingertips. 

His life, cut short, will never be forgotten. We will miss him and remember him. We will honor him and, as a community, we will take care of his family and support them as they try to deal with his loss – a devastatingly heavy blow.  Cam, be at peace and know that you will forever be in our hearts and minds. We will feel your presence at school, on the rink, on the baseball diamond, on the lacrosse field and on the trails. We are incredibly saddened that you had to leave all of us way too soon.

Our heartfelt sympathy for Cam’s family and friends.

Carolyn McNamara

Hollis

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