Wyoming classmates wear purple to honour boy killed while cycling
Liam Cox, an 11-year-old student at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Wyoming, died three days after a vehicle struck him while he was cycling near Burns. His classmates wore his favourite colour, purple, to honour him, while friends, teachers and neighbours reached out to his family.
Cox was taken to a hospital in Loveland, Colorado, in critical condition and died from a traumatic brain injury. His father described him as curious, adventurous and happy; his family’s obituary recalled his love of fishing, biking, caring for chickens and spending time with his sisters. Authorities have released few details, and the sheriff said he did not believe impairment was involved.
- 11-year-old Liam Cox died after being struck while cycling in Wyoming.
- His classmates wore purple to remember him.
- Authorities have released limited details about the collision.
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Burns is a small community in southeastern Wyoming, where families often travel along rural roads to reach nearby towns. For people cycling in these areas, traffic and road conditions can shape how safely they get around.
St. Mary’s Catholic School is part of the local community, and a death at the school affects classmates, teachers and families as well as relatives. Purple was Liam Cox’s favourite colour, and wearing it gave classmates a way to remember him and show support for his family.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Catholic school’s heartbreaking tribute to classmate, 11, killed while on idyllic bike ride in rural Wyoming”.