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Eight-year-old Jackson Sparks (right) underwent brain surgery after he was hit during the Waukesha Christmas parade. Jackson was struck with his brother, Tucker Sparks, who survived.
Eight-year-old Jackson Sparks underwent brain surgery after he was hit during the Waukesha Christmas parade. The boy died from his injuries while his 12-year-old brother, Tucker, continues to recover from a fractured skull.

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Tamara Durand, 52, did a plethora of jobs around Wisconsin such as working as a teacher and as a chaplain at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The Waukesha Christmas parade was her first time marching with the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
Tamara Durand, 52, did a plethora of jobs around Wisconsin such as working as a teacher and as a chaplain at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The Waukesha Christmas parade was her first time marching with the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies. Facebook

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Virginia "Ginny" Sorenson, 79, volunteered to carry a banner at the Waukesha Christmas parade. She was a registered nurse and a member of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
Virginia “Ginny” Sorenson, 79, volunteered to carry a banner at the Waukesha Christmas parade. She was a registered nurse and a member of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies. Facebook

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Wilhelm Hospel, 81, was the oldest victim of the Waukesha Christmas parade crash. He was at the parade supporting his wife, Lola, who is a member of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
Wilhelm Hospel, 81, was the oldest victim of the Waukesha Christmas parade crash. He was at the parade supporting his wife, Lola, who is a member of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies. Facebook

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Leanna "Lee" Owen, 71, was one of three Milwaukee Dancing Grannies members that died during the Waukesha Christmas parade. The 71-year-old hailed from Cudahy, Wisconsin and worked as an apartment manager.
Leanna “Lee” Owen, 71, was one of three Milwaukee Dancing Grannies members that died during the Waukesha Christmas parade. The 71-year-old hailed from Cudahy, Wisconsin and worked as an apartment manager. Facebook

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Jane Kulich, 52, marched with a Citizens Bank float before she was hit and killed in the Waukesha Christmas parade crash.
Jane Kulich, 52, marched with a Citizens Bank float before she was hit and killed in the Waukesha Christmas parade crash. Facebook

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