Celebration of Life Planned For San Ramon Valley High Student

DANVILLE, CA — San Ramon Valley High School student Ben Curry will be remembered during a celebration of life ceremony in Danville on Thursday. The 15-year-old freshman died on earlier this month after he was pulled from the pool at the high school.

Services for Ben will be held at the Community Presbyterian Church Sanctuary in Danville at 4:30 p.m. on May 24.

CPC Associate Pastor of Care Ministries Heidi Johnson issued the following statement on behalf of his family:

"The Currys are deeply grieving the loss of their one and only child they had together. They loved him beyond words. They will miss watching him play basketball - most recently for his AAU Team Payton and for San Ramon Valley High, his joyful presence and sense of humor. Ben was everything to them and this loss has left a gaping hole. He was their light.

"It is a privilege to host Ben's Celebration of Life for the Currys. Though media may be present, we kindly ask that reporters not approach the family or attendees for interviews. Any media personnel engaging in this type of conduct will be asked to leave immediately. What the Currys need now is kindness, care and community."

The day after his death, a memorial at the school continued to grow throughout the day and a candlelight vigil was held in his honor at the school’s football field.

A fund has been established in Ben’s name, the Ben Curry Fund, to provide counseling for grieving students through the Community Presbyterian Counseling Center (CPCC). To inquire, please call CPCC at 925-820-1467. To contribute to the fund, donations can be sent to CPC, attention Ben Curry Fund or online here.

The church is located at 222 West El Pintado Road in Danville.

Photo of Ben Curry courtesy Curry family