The family of 45-year-old Ramiro Ponce-Ruiz, who died Sunday, Sept. 1, while swimming in Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, is asking for help with funeral expenses.
Victor Garcia, a family friend, said a fundraiser page has been set up in hopes of raising money for Ruiz's funeral expenses.
The following statement appears on the website Indiegogo, which is described as a crowd funding platform:
We ask that you join us in celebrating his life by contributing to his Funeral Expense Fund. A gift of whatever amount is meaningful to you, will help. Donor names will be listed in gratitude on the printed program at his memorial service.
We also ask that you help us spread the word. Please share this campaign on Facebook, Twitter, any social media.
We hope we can count on you to give Ramiro the farewell he deserves for being a part of our lives.
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Your generosity and prayers for the family are deeply appreciated.
Lovingly and respectfully,
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Family and Friends of Ramiro Ponce-Ruiz
Ruiz was swimming with family and friends at Devil's Elbow on Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Sunday when witnesses said he swam into the pool, dove, came back up and began to struggle.
His body was recovered at 12:53 p.m. Monday, according to the DNR Law Enforcement Division.
Ruiz leaves behind his wife and two children; an 8-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl.
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