Christmas is always a special time, but for one Jackson family, it's bittersweet. The Hampels are honoring the memory of their late daughter by giving back.
Jocelyn Hampel had a December birthday and loved Christmas and the color pink. She died after a trip to the dentist, and her family is making other children smile in her memory this holiday season.
The family is awaiting the results of an autopsy. (iStock)
Hampel, who was diagnosed with Cohen’s Syndrome, had a lot of hurdles during her young life but defeated every hurdle she had, Gould told the news outlet.
Cohen’s syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body and is characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, small head size and weak muscle tone, according to MedlinePlus.gov.
In Hampel’s case, Gould told JSOnline.com that she was nonverbal, but she could walk, and she could play, and she showed emotions, and she learned new things constantly.
Police: Milwaukee man shot, wounded during argument near 33rd and Vliet
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at approximately 6:20 p.m. near 33rd and Vliet.
Police say the victim, a 28-year-old man from Milwaukee, was treated at the scene by medical first responders for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. It is believed that the victim was engaged in an argument with a known acquaintance when he was shot.