An hour after he was reported missing, the high school student and prom king was found dead in Appanoose County in Loha.
According to reports on June 26, 2024, 17-year-old Ayden Beeson was swimming when he went underwater and did not surface.
After receiving a 911 call informing them of a possible drowning at Lake Rathbun, the Appanoose County Sheriff immediately issued a press release.
The tragic story was about to end tragically, despite the efforts of the Appanoose County Water Rescue Team and the County Sheriff’s Office to find Ayden.
According to reports, the teenager’s body was found in 15 to 20 feet of water by a water rescue team. Ayden was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 17-year-old is said to have taken a liking to the school district in Centreville, which contributed to the tragedy. Before graduation in the spring, Ayden, a standout soccer player, and skilled tennis player, was voted prom king.
“It’s heartbreaking for our city, family, and the lives he wanted to touch that such a wonderful kid was lost in his prime. There wasn’t a single person at that school who he thought couldn’t be kind and kind.” good,” Superintendent Mark Taylor said. “He was a very popular boy who was liked by everyone.
Centerville Community Schools posted a statement on their Facebook page the day after he died, expressing how “deeply saddened” they were to learn of his death.
According to the district, Ayden was a well-known part of his school community who was “genuinely kind” to both staff and children.
The tragic loss of Ayden Beeson has left a deep, painful void in his community. A young man with so much potential, Ayden was not only an accomplished athlete but also a beloved figure at his school, known for his kindness and generosity. His unexpected death, just days after he graduated high school and was crowned prom king, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact one individual can have on others.
The efforts of the Appanoose County Water Rescue Team and the Sheriff’s Office were commendable, but despite their best efforts, the outcome was heartbreaking. Ayden’s loss is deeply felt by his family, friends, and the entire Centerville community as they mourn the death of a promising young man who was taken too soon.
As Ayden is remembered, those who knew him will carry his memory on. His legacy of kindness, sportsmanship, and leadership will continue to inspire everyone who has had the privilege of crossing his path.