Investigators spoke to. "What I remember the most about Caroline was her smile her smile and her laugh," Caroline's father Ernie Found said, according to The Gazette of Cedar Rapids, IA. She lit up the world with her enthusiasm, and her vibrant spirit made her a friend to everyone. IOWA CITY On Aug. 11, 2011, tragedy struck the West High community when Caroline Found died in a moped crash. You got to have feet, he said. Police say they are still investigating the accident. According to the coroner, the former Love Island host died by suicide by hanging, multiple outlets. The Caroline County Sheriff's Office responded to a wooded area off of Wheeler Drive. Navy salvage divers will continue to pull wreckage from the ocean bottom seven miles from shore, and NTSB investigators will study the findings at a Coast Guard station on Cape Cod. Driven by Line's spirit and their tough-loving coach Kathy "Brez" Bresnahan, portrayed by four-time Emmy Award winner Helen Hunt, the team decides to go on with the season and pursue another title. According to police, emergency responders received a. Source: Facebook Kangogo died of a single bullet. That, and the fact that she obviously was such a terrific kid.. 'My mom woke me up very early to tell me the news, and I didn't believe her until I got to West. He received a phone call around 2 a.m. Friday from Bresnahan. Ernie lost both his daughter, Caroline,and wife, Ellyn, in a span of two weeks. Hoeft said. and health teacher and former head volleyball coach, has signed with LD Entertainment to start the production of a movie based on her own novel, 'West on Nine,' which tells the story of the volleyball team's journey. It has been 10 years since she passed away in a moped accident during the beginning of her Senior season. As for those who had the pleasure of knowing Line, creating the film was about capturing her exuberance and zest for life. If a person is limping and has a partial cast, I suggest they hold off on flying until theyre essentially fully recovered, said Dr. Stanley Mohler, director of aerospace medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and former FAA medical examiner. (LogOut/ It has been 10 years since she passed away in a moped accident during the beginning of her Senior season. The Gazette is Iowas independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and national news coverage. Autopsy findings show that Caroline Kangogo died of a single bullet that went through her brain. That's what separated it from just the usual tragic story. "Caroline was such a fun-loving young lady. She had been on then run for 11 days before she was . Found died on Aug. 11, 2011 in a moped accident in Iowa City. Lauren Larson (center, left) kisses Iowa City West's Olivia Fairfield as Fairfield carries a photograph of teammate Caroline Found past the fans in the stands after their Class 4A state volleyball championship win over Iowa City High at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena on Nov. 12, 2011. She was survived by her husband, Ernie . 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'I'm not sure I was the one to write the book. Her 33-year-old helicopter pilot husband had claimed she was killed by burglars. This will be the fifth consecutive missed game for Ducharme, who suffered the injury in practice on Jan. 2. "What I do is I listen to a lot of the events, a lot of what happened, and learn who they were. For each of us, there are little triggers that really bring out the emotion. Found was set to be a senior at West High School. This was just a day after she learned that the CPS was pursuing the court case against her, Metro reports. Caroline Slocum Found, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died Thursday, August 11th at age 17. https://www.instagram.com/caroline.found_/HBO DocumentaryDocumental en ingles de HBO acerca de la historia de Caroline Found, muerta en un accidente en moto . The book will not be released until the movie is finished in late 2016. (The Gazette), Iowa City West hitter Shelly Stumpff wears wrist bands honoring teammate Caroline Found during the team's practice in 2011. "There's not a person that Caroline met that wasn't her friend," Bresnahan said Friday, after accompanying her team andscores of additional students in placing a memorial at the scene where Found was killed in a moped accident Thursday night. Perhaps youve read the book. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's not a big flop. That could provide investigators with valuable information about the final instrument readings and the condition of landing gear at the time of the crash. That being said, however, his account of the volleyball season is just that: his interpretation, not necessarily ours,' according to a statement provided to West Side Story by the volleyball team. 'I think that her story has inspired hundreds of other people as well, and that is truly amazing. The funeral of West High student Caroline Found, who was killed last week in a , was held Tuesday. Caroline Flack attending National Television Awards at the O2 in London on January 22, 2019. "That's how we got through everything: we had each other," Bresnahan told the site. Aug. 18, 2011: Bresnahan revealed that Founds No. Caroline Slocum Found, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died Thursday, August 11th at age 17.. Born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, she is the daughter of Ernest and Ellyn Found.She attended Weber Elementary, Northwest Junior High, and Iowa City West High, where she was to be a senior this year. 9 uniform would never be worn again, national coach of the year by prepvolleyball.com, Frank Deford is in town to record interviews, Bresnahans book, The Miracle Season, is set for launch, The Miracle Season, the movie based on Founds life and death. October 2012: More than a year after Founds death, the story continues to grow. The film closes with Line's best friend Kelly Fliehler (Erin Moriarty) discovering her own self-worth as she steps up as a team leader. 2023 www.press-citizen.com. With the help of Coach Kathy Bresnahan, Caroline's teammates were able to tackle their grief and adopt a new attitude, pledging to play like Caroline. "Embrace each other because when you have the power of a group, we are so much stronger than we are as individuals," says Bresnahan. "She could almost make light of something despite of how serious it might be at the moment in order to make everybody feel better. The actors were in touch with their characters' real-life counterparts throughout pre-production and filming, including Coach Bresnahan, who spoke often with both McNamara and Hunt. In 2011 after her death West Head Coach Kathy Bresnahan and the team went on to win the state championship in honor of Caroline, that led to the movie The Miracle Season. "We came to the conclusion there is no women's sports inspiration movies out there, and we need one, and this world needs one," Found told the local television station KCRG-TV9 at the film's Iowa City premiere. 'We appreciate Bill's effort to chronicle our amazing journey in the fall of 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Caroline Slocum Found Memorial Fund. The movie opened nationwide about three weeks later. No @ic_westvb player will wear #9 again#LiveLikeLine @IowaCityWestHS https://t.co/NN1hPXBLkv. After Founds death, Bresnahan guided the Trojans to a state championship in 2011 and was named PrepVolleyball.coms national coach of the year that season. Caroline Found (9) led Iowa City West to a state championship in 2010. Given how friendly, loving, and caring Caroline Found was, it's no wonder that even after her death she was still able to inspire her old team to rise up against all odds and become champions in her memory. "Words can't describe it," Olivia Fairfield said. Visitation will be held Monday, August 15 from 3-7pm at the Iowa City West High School Gymnasium. She was a mischievous student who once ordered pizza while serving detention for a minor infraction. Hatfield, a licensed pilot for 30 years as well as an aviation lawyer, said its important to have fit feet to maneuver the rudders to make turns. At only 55 years old, Carolines mother lost her battle with pancreatic cancer shortly after her daughters death. Add nathan.ford@thegazette.comto your contacts. She was not wearing a helmet. But before Neil Diamonds song was piped into area gymnasiums, and before the mantra Live Like Line was coined at Iowa City West, there was Caroline Found, the Trojans fun-loving volleyball setter. I am a better person today because I knew Caroline. While Iowa City West honors Line, her story, Coach Bresnahans book and the movie The Miracle Season have inspired many girls across the country. She set no timetable for a return to practice. The pulse of our team, Coach Kathy Bresnahan called Found in an emotional interview with The Gazette the next morning. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Found died on Aug. 11, 2011 in a moped accident in Iowa City. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after a man was found dead after an apparent shooting in the Museum Park area of Houston. She was seen as the glue that held the team together, and she died just before the season began -- a season in which the team was to defend its state championship. "McNamara is a positive and encouraging friend who keeps a happy set," Hunt says. The Gazette is Iowas independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and national news coverage. She was not wearing a helmet. Caroline "Line" Found is the star volleyball player on the Iowa City West High School volleyball team and well-loved by members of the community. Arganbright told the Press-Citizen that there will be grief counselors available at West High School. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, I went to McDonalds drive-thru for lunch but left with bags of cash instead, Biden, Harris photo-op with Warriors team takes awkward turn: 'I'm not doing that', Prince Harry roasted at Critics Choice Awards 2023, Lisa Marie Presleys grave prepped at Graceland across from Elvis, Tom Brady carries Louis Vuitton bag featured in ex-wife Giseles ad campaign, Pamela Anderson: Tommy Lee divorce crushed me during lowest point of life, Nick Sirianni's update on the status of Eagles' star QB Jalen Hurts, The Fabelmans Flops on Jeopardy After All 3 Contestants Fail to Name Spielbergs Film, Wife of 'Boy Meets World' star William Daniels details 'painful' 'open marriage'. Eventually, Fliehler lead the squad to their second straight title, which they dedicated to Line. Autopsies revealed that John Kennedy, his wife and sister-in-law died instantly when their plane plunged into the water off Marthas Vineyard but the cause of the crash may remain a mystery for months. know about the young woman who inspired it all. (The Gazette), The pulse of our team, Coach Kathy Bresnahan called Found in an emotional interview with The Gazette, Founds No. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. "It's a tragedy whenever any young person dies. Eventually, I was able to (tell him) with lots of tears and breaking down, and lots of perseverance that Caroline and Ellyn's legacy would be continued,' Found said. Much like the volleyball team's surprising 2011 championship win, the accuracy of The Miracle Season is thanks to Bresnahan, Caroline's father Ernie Found, and all of Caroline's teammates who shared their stories with filmmakers. Ellyn died of pancreatic cancer just 12 days after Carolines accident, forcing Ernie to remain strong through not one, but two tragedies. The victim in the missing person case was found dead on Monday afternoon near the Galivants Ferry area . Ellyn had been battling the disease since April 2011. It's McNamara's commitment to uplifting women athletes as role models, that convinced Hunt, who portrayed Hamilton's mother in "Soul Surfer," to reunite with him and sign on to the project. She died 10 years ago Wednesday night, in a moped accident on Mormon Trek Road. There are good days and bad days, good moments and bad moments, Bresnahan said. 'There were so many things that happened along the way that made it seem like God called me to write this book. ", An ESPN profile of Found by Walter Villa sheds more light on the type of outgoing and fun-loving person Found was, stating that she "was a compassionate classmate who wouldnt let a shy kid eat lunch alone. On the day of her death she tweeted just three times, her final tweet . Hell, yeah!, Jeff Linder Iowa High School Volleyball Nov. 1, 2021 8:56 pm442d ago, Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Dec. 30, 2021 3:09 pm383d ago, Jeff Linder Iowa High School Volleyball Jun. Line, whose legacy is honored in the film, was known to be a fearless and magnetic leader. "The girls' strength is with each other. The Miracle Season is no exception. South Central officers received a call at about 4:57 . Mekies is the inspiration for the character Brie in Miracle Season. It was more than a coincidence.'. As was the case at all home matches, Diamonds hit song Sweet Caroline is piped over the loudspeakers postmatch. She racked up 671 career wins in nearly 30 years of coaching. I think I was called to it,' he said. Everybody was her friend. I couldn't even sit down at the computer anymore.'. It might be something as simple as seeing her picture.. Just four days after her tragic passing, Caroline Flack 's cause of death has been confirmed. Found averaged 10.0 assists per game last season as the Women of Troy captured their first volleyball title. ", Found was also an inspiration to her peers, showing wisdom beyond her years. Luckily, the real people The Miracle Season is based on understood that making a movie about their experience was going to come with a few changes in the narrative. Looking back on the beginning of their story, memories of sadness fill the book. That would've been disrespectful to Caroline even to consider the notion of not having a season," Bresnahan says. His daughter, Caroline Found, died in a tragic moped accident when she was just 17. But before Neil Diamond's song was piped into area gymnasiums, and before the mantra Live Like Line was coined at Iowa City West, there was Caroline Found, the. Reiland recalled a conversation with Found at volleyball practice earlier in the week. You will begin to receive our Daily Sports updates. So now that you know the incredible real life story behind the film, what is there to know about the young woman who inspired it all? (The Gazette) Kathy Bresnahan poses for. 'I don't go to funerals unless I absolutely feel pressed to go,' he said. McNamara described his process of making the film as trimming down crucial moments, combining some and adapting others, in a way that might not be factual but delivers the same overall message as reality did. His wife. February 2018: Bresnahans book, The Miracle Season, is set for launch. Based on the story of Caroline Found and the Iowa City West High School volleyball team she led before her untimely death right before the team's 2011 season began. It also served as a rallying cry to never give up. Witnesses told police that they saw Caroline Found, 17, of Iowa City, driving southbound on Mormon Trek in the east lane when she lost control of her moped and crashed into a tree in the median. Besides the upcoming release of Hoeft's book, Kathy Bresnahan, P.E. The bubbly high schooler and pulseof the 2011 Iowa City West volleyball team, Found died in a moped accident just a few weeks before the season started. Gay & Ciha Funeral Service is caring for Carolines family and her services. But before the 2011 school year began, Found was killed in a moped accident. It's a book to showcase what Caroline means to us, and what these girls mean to me. "[Line] made everyone feel like they were needed and loved. Caroline's death affected everyone in the community so deeply because of the shining and compassionate person she was. Nov. 3, 2011: The defending state champion, West returns to the state tournament with a sweep of Cedar Rapids Washington. He smiled, lowered his head for a moment, then gazed forward. Kennedy had not completely recovered from a broken foot, was wearing an ankle cast and foot pad and was seen limping. Fliehler was one of Carolines best friends and fellow senior on the West volleyball team. What I do is take five or six events or five or six people and incorporate them into one brand new event that didn't actually happen. Dargan Southard covers preps, recruiting, Iowa and UNI athletics for the Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Hunt agrees, adding, "circling up with other women is how I survived some of my most difficult times. Her greatest pleasures were the people she met and the relationships she grew. The moped Found was riding crashed around 9:40 p.m. along Mormon Trek Boulevard between Hawkeye Park Road and First Street in Coralville. But at the end there was an uplift to it. The British TV presenter was found dead in her apartment last Saturday. 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