A family in mourning has started a memorial fund for boy who wandered into a neighbor’s pool and drowned.
“Four-year-old Gunnar was a true Aquarius by nature, an affectionate child who loved hugs and kisses as much as he loved the water,” a friend said on Gunnar Atkins’ GoFundMe page.
Among those grieving is the victim’s twin brother.
Gunnar Atkins died Saturday after he fell into a backyard pool in Ramona. When a dog started barking, the homeowner spotted Gunnar and called 911. Even though she and medics performed CPR, the boy did not survive.
Now, his family is raising money for his funeral, planned for this weekend. Their goal is to reach $5,000.
