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Friends Take to Social Media to Remember Johnston Teens

Facebook pages and a YouTube video are just a few ways people are remembering two Johnston students who died over the weekend.

Friends of Cameron Carico created a YouTube video to remember the teen who died on Saturday.

Photos of the smiling 15-year-old flanked with friends and family cross the screen, while details of his life play out.

"You were so nice to everyone you never thought bad about anyone no matter what happened," the video said. "You never listened to the rumors. And you always made people smile."

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Do you have memories of Cameron Carico or Spenser Nelson you'd like to share? Leave them in the comments.

Cameron was one of two Johnston school district students to commit suicide over the weekend in unrelated cases.

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The freshman at Johnston Middle SchoolΒ died on Saturday. Spenser Nelson, a sophomore at Johnston High School, died on Sunday.

The three-minute video was posted on Saturday.

Among the comments left on the video is one from user briancarico. Brian Carico is the name of Cameron's father.

"Thank you toο»Ώ whoever did this. That is the exact Cameron his family will remember," the commenter said.

Family, friends, community members and even strangers offering support haveΒ  left messages on Facebook pages remembering both boys.

The R.I.P. Cameron Carico page had nearly 330 members, while the R.I.P. Spenser Nelson group had more than 100 members on Monday.

Commenters offered prayers and memories of both teens.

"Cam, you would've loved the candlelight service David put on for you today. It was absolutely beautiful, and we could feel you there with us. We sang your favorite songs, and lit candles in your memory," said Jillian Carlson.

"Spenser was genuinely nice to everyone, and he had so many friends. He was even nice to all the little people who most people don't even think about, which is a rare trait nowadays. So thank you for everything you've done, and you will be forever missed by everyone," said Lizz Maria McGuire.


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