Heaven’s 27
Heroes Who Changed the Future of Camp Safety
On July 4, 2025, two counselors and 25 campers, now known collectively as the “Heaven’s 27,” lost their lives in the devastating flash floods at Camp Mystic. This preventable mass casualty is an unimaginable heartbreak that no one should have to endure. Yet even amidst their deepest grief, a coalition of “Heaven’s 27” parents sparked a movement to make summer camps safer for all children. We hope to honor the lives, legacies and enduring light of the “Heaven’s 27” by sharing their photos, stories, and memories, as provided by their individual families.
Lucy Dillon
Katherine Ferruzzo
Ellen Getten
Hadley Hanna
Virgina Hollis
Mary Grace Baker
Margaret Bellows
Lila Bonner
Chloe Childress
Molly DeWitt
Kellyanne Lytal
Sarah Marsh
Linnie McCown
Blakely McCrory
Wynne Naylor
Janie Hunt
Mary Kate Jacobe
Lainey Landry
Hanna Lawrence
Rebecca Lawrence
Eloise “Lulu” Peck
Abby Pohl
Margaret Sheedy
Renee Smajstrla
Mary Barrett Stevens
Cile Steward
Greta Toranzo
To read their stories below, tap on their photo (mobile) or hover over the photo (desktop).
Support the Search for Cile
The Texas Rangers Association Foundation is a 501(c)3 that, among other worthy efforts, provides operational support in service to the citizens of Texas. Donors can direct their donations to the specific Ranger team searching tirelessly for precious Cile. This ensures they have swift access to critical supplies, equipment and resources necessary to continue their mission until Cile Steward is found, brought home and laid to rest.
Here's how to donate:
Go to the the Texas Rangers Association Foundation website click the DONATE button.
Follow the directions on the site to select your donation amount and fill in your contact information.
When you come to the section of the donation site that says "Tell us about your Donation," under “If you have a specific request, let us know in the field below,” copy and paste the following:
Please direct these funds to the Rangers team performing search and recovery efforts for Cile Steward.
Note: It is crucial that you name “Cile Steward” on your online donations and checks.
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