Central Middle School To Honor Sixth-Grader With Memorial Service

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Central Middle School students will remember classmate Alan Reyes-Landeweer with a private memorial service during the school day this Friday. The sixth-grader passed away suddenly on Feb. 22.

Alan attended Southeast Elementary School and was a proud member of the CMS band. Dist. 124 officials said that Alan was looking forward to an upcoming band competition. Students pasted notes and flowers on Alan's locker when they returned to school on Monday. Alan was remembered by CMS staff and his classmates as a kind boy, who was good at games and a friend to all.

"Everyone loved Alan and he was the best friend ever to anyone he met. He always had a big smile and cheered up the room even on the worst days. We'll miss you Alan!
Love,
CMS Staff and Students"

"I was one of his many friends. One day we were making a gingerbread house for seniors and he was amazing at it he managed to find a way to make the exact roof patterns we joked a lot on that day. Alan was one of a kind even when he was sad he was happy. He passed too soon.

Visitation and services will be take place at Kenny Brothers Funeral Home in Evergreen Park this Friday and Saturday. The Reyes-Landeweer family has asked that donations be made to the American Heart Association in Alan's honor. Donations can also be made online.

Those looking to assist the family with other expenses are welcome to drop off or mail donations to the Evergreen Park ESD 124 administration office at 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Please specify that donations are for the Reyes-Landeweer family.

Finally, Dist. 124 is calling for all Evergreen Park residents to wear blue this Friday, Alan’s favorite color.