Names of Toddlers Released and Memorial Fund Set

Updated: 4:18 PM Aug 27, 2008

Raylynn M. Gardner and Kyler A. Gardner passed away of heat stroke after being found in a disabled family car Sunday afternoon. Their parents Brentt and Jolene Gardner along with their family have set up a memorial fund for the children to help with funeral expenses.

Posted: 4:18 PM Aug 27, 2008
Reporter: Rae Chelle Davis
Email Address: RaeChelle.Davis@wibw.com

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The names of the 3-year-olds who died Sunday are being released. Raylynn M. Gardner was born September 24, 2004. Her brother, Kyler A. Gardner was born August 2, 2005. They were reported missing by their mother at 1:40 Sunday afternoon. Officers arrived at 2:05 and found the children at 3:14. Both toddlers were unresponsive when they were discovered inside a disabled family car in the driveway of their home.

Medical aid was immediately provided for the children who were pronounced deceased. The Shawnee County Coroner's office says the children died of hyperthermia and were otherwise healthy.

A memorial fund has been set up to help the family with funeral costs. If you would like to donate you can visit any Capitol City Bank location. Checks can be mailed to 3710 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66609

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Posted by: DEB Location: CENTRAILA KS on Aug 28, 2008 at 04:14 PM

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
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Posted by: Ontheirsideagain Location: Topeka on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:52 AM

I remember when this story first aired, I saw alot of negative comments about how the whole thing went down. Instead of trying to place the blame on someone, let's learn from this tragedy and educate people about the dangers of broken down vehicles, refrigerators and freezers combined with summer heat or even winter cold. I was personally involved in this particular situation and from where I sat, I could do absolutely nothing except support those on the scene. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, the deputies and the medical personnel who were there. In these childrens honor, let's make sure that this type of tragedy NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN....It's all about education and making people aware of things that are potentially dangerous that alot of us take for granted, is the best and only way I can think of to keep this type of thing from happening again !! GOD BLESS EVERYONE INVOLVED !!!
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Posted by: stephanie Location: topeka on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:31 PM

I'm so sorry for this terrible situation. I can't imagine losing one of my babies, let alone both of them. Hopefully God gives the parents the strength to move one.
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