It was an emotional day for family and friends of the three teens who were killed in a crash Wednesday following a police chase in Limerick Township.
Loved ones of Gabriel Cooper, 17, Nasir Youk, 17 and Siniyah Newsuan, 17, came together for a balloon release to honor their lives two days after their deaths.
Siniyah Newsuan, 17, [left], Nasir Youk, 17, [middle] and Gabriel Cooper, 17 [right]. CBS News Philadelphia.
"We have to hold onto those beautiful memories," said Meelin Youk, Nasir's aunt.
Over 100 people were in attendance for the balloon release in Spring City, where the kids grew up.
Nasir Youk and Newsuan were rising juniors at Owen J. Roberts High School. Cooper was also a former student of the district. Their teachers and classmates were also present during the balloo