Rest in Peace Keaton

It's hard to find the right words as we have lost one of our own, Keaton O'Neal. 
Keaton was a genuinely good, big-hearted kid... the kind you could always count on. He was raised in a farming family, and you could see it in who he was: a strong work ethic, humility, and a quiet strength that spoke for itself. He didn't need to be loud to make an impact... he just showed up, did things the right way, and treated people well. 
Our community rallied around Keaton in a powerful way, and he showed incredible strength in his fight. That same quiet toughness he lived with every day was on full display, and it's something we will never forget. 
Our thoughts are with his family: Jason, Kayla, and Jae, as well as all who loved him. We are keeping them close in our hearts as they walk through something no family should ever have to face. 
Please continue to lift them up, and each other, in the days ahead. We will lean on one another and remember Keaton for the kind of young man he was. 
--Ralls Co. R-II School District