A year after this toddler’s death, SC daycare center dedicates a playground to him

On the first anniversary of 3-year-old Jasir Moultrie’s tragic death, the playground at his former daycare was dedicated to him. The Richland County First Steps – Virginia Wingard location in Columbia held a dedication ceremony Friday morning, unveiling a plaque to be placed on the preschool’s baby playground.

Jasir’s mother, Emerild Smith, a Beaufort native, wants the public to know his story.

“People that are coming together for him, to experience that, is beautiful and it makes it a little easier to have to live with,” Smith said about the playground dedication event. “I want people to know that Jasir was loved by everyone over here that he touched.”…

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