Two years ago, a high school trip to the Oregon coast turned tragic and now a safety marker is being dedicated to warn people about the inherent danger of the ocean.
On Saturday, organizers plan a formal dedication ceremony for a coastal safety marker inspired by the lives of two South Eugene students drowned by a sneaker wave in 2011.
A group of students are turning tragedy into a lasting creative endeavor by building a positive change memorial garden on South Eugene High School's campus.
YACHATS, Ore. - The families of two high school seniors who drowned on the Oregon Coast want to make sure another family never faces the same tragedy.
Connor Ausland and Jack Harnsongkram died in February after they were hit by a sneaker wave and...
A emotional tribute and honoring tradition at South Eugene High School Saturday night. The pageant honored two finalists, teens Jack Harnsongkram and Connor Ausland, who died in a tragic drowning on the coast in February.
Almost two weeks after the tragic deaths of two South Eugene High School students, the family of Jack Harnsongkram is moving forward by fundraising in honor of the two young men.
EUGENE, Ore. -- It started with a letter.
It picked up steam on Facebook.
And it will eventually benefit many people.
"I just felt more of a need to do more to raise money," said Ardyn Wolfe.
Her husband's second cousin is Jack Harnsongkram, one of...
Family shared video of Connor Ausland dancing to music, dribbling a basketball, sinking a 3-point shot at a memorial for the talented teen drowned by a sneaker wave on the Oregon Coast.
EUGENE, Ore. - Connor Ausland dancing.
Connor Ausland dribbling a basketball
Connor Ausland sinking a 3-point shot like whitewater over a rock.
Connor Ausland alive.
Family videos shared Connor's life with memorial participants at Temple Beth...