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Riley Strain Remembered in Emotional Services

Family and friends gather to honor the University of Missouri student a week after his body was found.

  • Riley Strain, a 22-year-old University of Missouri student, was honored in memorial services in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri, following his tragic death.
  • Attendees at the service wore green, reflecting Strain's love of life, and listened to some of his favorite songs.
  • Strain's death appears to be accidental, with preliminary autopsy results showing no signs of foul play.
  • Strain's family has requested a second autopsy due to concerns over the initial findings, particularly the absence of water in his lungs.
  • The community and Strain's friends shared memories of his positive outlook on life, emphasizing his advice to 'stay in the present and don't overthink.'
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