The family of Cheyenne Chrisp, a 25-year-old woman from Arvada, gathered for a vigil and balloon release to honor her memory and raise awareness about mental health. Chrisp was tragically killed after being struck by a semi-truck during a manic episode.
Chrisp’s family gathered at the site on 52nd Avenue and Ward Road where she lost her life. They hope to bring attention to mental health issues and push for improvements in the way they are handled.
Balloons, flowers, and candles surrounded a photo of Chrisp during a candlelight vigil.
“She was brilliant, kind, generous, loving. She was valedictorian at Arvada West. She went to USC,” said her mother Lynda Rodriguez.
Chrisp was last seen with her suitcase on Dec. 27 circling 52nd Avenue and Ward Road.
Her mother said Chrisp was experiencing a manic episode before being struck and killed by a semi-truck a week ago.
“This is the most ugly feeling in the world,” said her father, Max Chrisp III, “Parents should never have to bury their children.”