Auburn girl injured in sledding accident dies

By The Citizen staff report

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:43 PM EST

University Hospital confirmed that Taylor Denson, a 12-year-old Auburn girl critically injured on Saturday afternoon in a sledding accident at Westcott Reservoir in Syracuse, died on Tuesday.
Auburn Enlarged School District Superintendent JD Pabis announced Denson's passing during the weekly school board meeting Tuesday night.

“We are saddened by the loss of Taylor Denson,” he said. “However, her death was not in vain. During the last hours of her life there was a request that she have a positive affect on others.”

Pabis said Denson's organs will be donated to help others.

“Undoubtedly she will live on in the lives she has helped and this act of kindness will be a positive memory for her family and the Auburn community,” Pabis said.

Denson was using a snow tube to slide down the hill when she crashed head first into a Hyundai Sonata at the bottom at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

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babydoll wrote on Jan 15, 2009 9:04 AM:

" My son Cody and myself send our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....so sorry. "

cicora1969 wrote on Jan 14, 2009 6:59 PM:

" My daughter knew Taylor. Taylor will be in our hearts and prayers forever.I am sorry sorry for your loss.I can not even imagine what Theresa and her Family are going through.May God be with you. "

armygal09 wrote on Jan 14, 2009 3:28 PM:

" "I knew Taylor and I belive God will be good to her" My thoughts and prayers go to the Denson family.

Becca {Who went to school with Taylor} "

summergirl wrote on Jan 14, 2009 1:00 PM:

" Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "

marjoried wrote on Jan 14, 2009 12:44 PM:

" Theresa & family...I would like to send my prayers and thought though this time... Sorry for this acciddent... God is know taking care for her and she does not have to suffer and live in pain..

Love & prayer

marjorie doyle "

octoberic wrote on Jan 14, 2009 10:32 AM:

" My son was one of many that knew Taylor. It's a sad day in our community and my family extends sympathies to Taylor's. "

babygirl13021 wrote on Jan 14, 2009 9:49 AM:

" My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... "

Nina's Mom wrote on Jan 14, 2009 9:07 AM:

" We are so very sad at this huge loss. Taylor will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers, as well as her parents. I cannot imagine your pain, may God be with you! "

trooper2b wrote on Jan 14, 2009 9:05 AM:

" Taylor was an amazing person. she made such an impact on the lives of those around her. Her family is in the thoughts and prayers of many around "

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