Community memorial service for Takoda Collins today

Takoda Collins died earlier this month after what authorities say was “extreme” child abuse.

Takoda Collins died earlier this month after what authorities say was “extreme” child abuse.

This afternoon, the community will come together to honor Takoda Collins, a 10-year-old boy who died after years of alleged abuse in a memorial service.

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The service will take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m.

It is open to the public, with free parking and handicap access to the church located on Perry Street.

Collins’ case has launched a review into Children’s Services and a letter-writing campaign was started to create a law to protect children who are pulled from school and are at risk of abuse.

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