The family of 18-year-old Justin Flynn is asking for the community’s help after his drowning at Empire Quarry north of Oolitic Monday.
According to WBIW Radio, authorities were dispatched to the quarry after receiving reports of a person going underwater and not resurfacing. Flynn’s body was recovered Monday evening. Two other juveniles were found safe on the shore, according to the report.
Flynn was born Nov. 3, 2006, in Bloomington. He enjoyed outdoor activities and dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Funeral services will be Saturday at Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary, followed by a burial at Green Hill Cemetery.
Flynn’s family has set up a GoFundMe page for financial assistance due to funeral expenses.