Key Takeaways
- Clayton Miller, a young boy who was featured on the cover of Neapolitan Family Magazine in 2017, tragically lost his life in an e-bike accident over the weekend.
- The Naples community has rallied around Clayton’s grieving family, who had already suffered the loss of his father Eric to cancer.
- A GoFundMe campaign established to help with funeral expenses has raised $30,000 toward its $50,000 goal, demonstrating the community’s support for Clayton’s mother Janet, stepfather Matt, and sister Kailey.
The Naples community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Clayton Miller, a young boy whose life was tragically cut short in an e-bike accident over the weekend.
His passing has left family, friends, and neighbors devastated, as they come together to honor his memory and support his grieving loved ones.
A Beloved Member Of The Community
Clayton was deeply cherished by all who knew him, and his impact on those around him was evident through the outpouring of love and condolences following his passing.
Neapolitan Family Magazine, which featured Clayton on its October 2017 cover, shared a touching tribute:
“Neapolitan Family is devastated to learn that our adorable October 2017 cover kid, Clayton Miller, tragically lost his life this past weekend in an e-bike accident. We remember this cover shoot so well: it was just a few days after Hurricane Irma hit, and our whole community was struggling with damages and no power. It could not have been more perfect that Clayton came to the cover shoot in his (hurri)Canes uniform and took this wonderful photo. Our deepest condolences to his family and all involved in this horrible accident. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.”
Via Facebook
Outpouring Of Condolences
In the wake of this tragedy, many have taken to social media to express their sorrow and support for Clayton’s family.
One person wrote:
“This is the 14-year-young boy who tragically lost his life riding his bicycle yesterday here in Naples. 😞 Please donate what you can to help his mom with funeral expenses.”
Via Facebook
Another person urged the community to come together:
“I can’t even imagine losing a child. My Naples people (& beyond)…let’s band together to help this family. ❤️🌻”
Via Facebook
A third person shared a heartfelt message:
“Rest in peace in the arms of your daddy, sweet Clayboy! ❤️🙏🏼 Please donate to help offset funeral expenses for the family of Clayton Miller.”
Via Facebook
GoFundMe Launched To Support Clayton’s Family
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up in Clayton’s memory to help ease the financial burden on his family during this unimaginably difficult time.
The fundraiser details the immense grief his mother, Janet, stepfather, Matt, and sister, Kailey, are facing, especially as the family had already endured the heartbreaking loss of Clayton’s father, Eric, after a long battle with cancer.
The GoFundMe page states:
“Sometimes there are losses so unimaginable that no words could ever make sense of them. The tragic accident that took sweet Clayton Miller far too soon has left his mother, Janet, stepfather, Matt, and sister, Kailey, facing a heartbreak no parent or sibling should ever have to endure.
To help ease the financial burden of funeral expenses, I have organized this GoFundMe with the family’s blessing. If you are able, please consider donating—any amount, big or small, will make a difference. If you’re unable to give, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. They need all the love and strength we can send their way.
Via GoFundMe
So far, the campaign has raised $30,000 toward its $50,000 goal, reflecting the community’s love and generosity in supporting Clayton’s family during this time of grief.
