Warren family honors teen lost to choking game with park bench, nonprofit

WARREN, Mich. – A Warren family is channeling grief into action after losing their 13-year-old to a deadly social media challenge.

The city of Warren dedicated a bench at Butcher Park in his memory, and the family has launched a nonprofit aimed at helping other kids stay safe online.

Justin Bernath died earlier this year after participating in a viral social media trend known as the “choking game.”…

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