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To Danny Host, with Love: Students Plant Tree in Memory of Tinley Boy

Several students honored the memory last week of Danny Host by planting a tree at Liberty Grade School.

Former students of wanted to do something to honor the memory of her son Danny, .

Host's students planted a tree in the boy's memory Friday, Sept. 23 at Liberty School in .

The students—Jake Schab, Karissa Manolitsis and A.J. Svatos—read poems at the dedication, and with the help of Annette Host positioned the plaque .

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Earlier in the year, .

"I have a very tight bond with these students," Host said. "I've witnessed how my son's story has affected so many and appreciate the support."

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For Host, the tree is a daily reminder of the community's love and support for her family.

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