There's power in sisterhood. "I just told him that I wanted to honor his wife, honor his daughter, and that there are families out there that are dealing with great loss and this could inspire them, the director said. But what it does is it tells the story in a way that we can all conceive better as a movie going audience," he told Metro. An autopsy conducted on the body of police constable Caroline Kangogo suggests she died of a gunshot wound after a bullet went through . Based on the true story of Iowa City's West High School girls' volleyball team, the movie takes place in 2011, after Caroline "Line" Found (played by Danika Yarosh), the squad's 17-year-old star . She knew her role. Mekies was a senior on the 2011 team and one of Carolines closest friends. But at the end there was an uplift to it. 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. Online condolences may be sent for Carolines family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral Service is caring for Carolines family and her services. Ellyn had been battling the disease since April 2011. But this is really hard. 15, 2021 2:15 pm581d ago, Jeff Linder Iowa High School Volleyball Dec. 2, 2022 9:44 am46d ago, Iowa High School Volleyball Nov. 23, 2022 9:43 am55d ago, Iowa High School Volleyball Nov. 15, 2022 6:21 pm63d ago, Savannah Blake Jan. 18, 2023 12:27 am8h ago, High School Basketball Jan. 17, 2023 10:13 pm11h ago, AP Iowa State Basketball Jan. 17, 2023 11:06 pm10h ago, High School Basketball Jan. 17, 2023 9:31 pm11h ago, Iowa Basketball Jan. 17, 2023 3:07 pm18h ago. '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 Gazette is Iowas independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and national news coverage. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, she is the daughter of Ernest and Ellyn Found. While moviegoers will see stars like Helen Hunt and William Hurt relive West High's improbable state title run, heres a look at some of the real people who inspired "The Miracle Season.". The funeral of West High student Caroline Found, who was killed last week in a , was held Tuesday. According to police, emergency responders received a. On the day of her death she tweeted just three times, her final tweet . 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Some pilots said the NTSB should investigate whether Kennedy violated an FAA rule barring someone from flying when he is unfit to safely perform his duties as a pilot.. "Words can't describe it," Olivia Fairfield said. Bresnahan, who said she had heard from "somebody from just about every school from the (Mississippi Valley) Conference,"planned to meet with the Women of Troy again Friday afternoon. A simple way to leave a review or read what others have to say. An autopsy conducted by Odour on Tuesday, July 27, revealed that Kangogo died of a single gunshot wound caused by the bullet that went through her brain. She was killed upon impact, police said. 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. But before the 2011 school year began, Found was killed in a moped accident. Nov. 12, 2011: Down two sets, West storms back, then erases a match point in Game 5 to outlast Iowa City High for the Class 4A state championship at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. She was a gregarious girl who made friends even of opposing players everywhere she went.". 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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. British TV presenter Caroline Flack died by suicide after hearing she was definitely going to be prosecuted for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend and feared press intrusion, a coroner has ruled,. I also knew Ellyn, and she too was an incredible lady. 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. Just four days after her tragic passing, Caroline Flack 's cause of death has been confirmed. "It's a tragedy whenever any young person dies. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates. Email him atmsouthard@gannett.comor follow him on Twitter at@Dargan_Southard. Caroline Line Founds number 9 will forever and always be a part of @ICWestAthletics history.Click the link for more on the unforgettable night inside the West High gymnasium:https://t.co/YmmEIwPqJk#LiveLikeLine pic.twitter.com/p6PNWReeiK, Sweet Caroline Iowa City West Show Choir Tribute. That autopsy also lists her cause of death as "undetermined." RELATED: Body found in missing Fort Worth woman's car in rural Cooke County "We walked 3 miles in and 3 miles out. "There was no chance of forfeiting the season [after Line passed away]. Autopsy findings show that Caroline Kangogo died of a single bullet that went through her brain. She was found dead on February 15 In other developments at today's inquest - Flack's friends called. That's what separated it from just the usual tragic story. Born June 19, 1994 in Iowa City, she is the daughter of Ernest and Ellyn Found. After a week of practicing in near silence (Found had been in charge of the music), the boom box is turned back on. The legendary high school volleyball coach led Iowa City West from 1987-2000 and 2005-2013. Her father Ernie Found, a doctor who never missed one of the team's. Ernie Found is the father of West High setter Caroline Found, who died in a moped accident in August. All rights reserved. March 18, 2018: Englert Theater is Iowa City is nearly full for a hometown screening of The Miracle Season, the movie based on Founds life and death, and Wests unlikely march to a state volleyball championship that followed. Caroline Found Played by Danika Yarosh The bubbly high schooler and pulse of the 2011 Iowa City West volleyball team, Found died in a moped accident just a few weeks before the season. Under Bresnahan, the team won the state title in 2010 behind the strong play of their team captain, Caroline "Line" Found, who stated before the 2011 season that the team would repeat as state.. Edit your search or learn more. "She said she's happy with the way it came out," she told Parade. February 2018: Bresnahans book, The Miracle Season, is set for launch. "Embrace each other because when you have the power of a group, we are so much stronger than we are as individuals," says Bresnahan. Found is the subject of the recently released girls volleyball film 'The Miracle Season' and the story-line features her just before her accident to a season ending Iowa state volleyball Championship for her teammates at Iowa West. "Everybody knew her from volleyball, but she was a reserve on the softball team. "The team was strong, athletic and determined. (The Gazette). Reiland recalled a conversation with Found at volleyball practice earlier in the week. Arganbright told the Press-Citizen that there will be grief counselors available at West High School. Overcoming grief in a such a time happens to many of usthis true story gives us hope for the futureeven 10 years later. The victim in the missing person case was found dead on Monday afternoon near the Galivants Ferry area . Her 33-year-old helicopter pilot husband had claimed she was killed by burglars. "The girls and I said, 'If anybody is going to tell this story, it should be us,'" Bresnahan said in an interview with Volleyball Mag. But the tale of the real Caroline Found from The Miracle Season is somehow even more amazing than the film. She died in a moped accident Aug. 11, 2011, then West won another title that fall. Caroline had indicated she wished to be cremated in messages found in her phone but her father says they will give her a decent burial instead. Police say that Found was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and that the collision killed her on impact. According to the coroner, the former Love Island host died by suicide by hanging, multiple outlets. Ridiculus sociosqu cursus neque cursus curae ante scelerisque vehicula. 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. 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. South Central officers received a call at about 4:57 . When I needed someone or a piece of information, all of the sudden they would just appear. 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. She had been on then run for 11 days before she was . "McNamara is a positive and encouraging friend who keeps a happy set," Hunt says. (The Gazette), The pulse of our team, Coach Kathy Bresnahan called Found in an emotional interview with The Gazette, Founds No. 'I think that her story has inspired hundreds of other people as well, and that is truly amazing. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Her obituary also states that, in addition to her widely-known skills on the volleyball court, "Caroline had a bounty of amazing gifts, chief of which was her ability to make others smile. As is true with many Hollywood films based on a true story, the goal was not for The Miracle Season to be entirely factually accurate, but for the film to be true to Caroline's spirit and the effect her life and tragic death had on those around her." IOWA CITY On Aug. 11, 2011, tragedy struck the West High community when Caroline Found died in a moped crash. And, though alterations and changes to their experiences had to be made for the sake of the film, everyone involved appears happy with the final story, with many teammates attending the film's Iowa City premiere. know about the young woman who inspired it all. Caroline had a bounty of amazing gifts, chief of which was her ability to make others smile. "She said, 'You wait. "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. The story of Caroline Founds tragic death and her lasting memory continue to permeate Iowa City and the nation, inspiring a film soon to be released nationwide on April 6, with a special Iowa City premiereat the Englert on March 18. 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. 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