NEWARK, DE — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced it will honor 17-year-old Kaleb Blumberg of Newark, Delaware, by planting a memorial tree in his name in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest. The tribute follows Blumberg’s death from injuries sustained in an October 8 shooting in Wilmington that also claimed the life of his friend, 16-year-old Nathan Lopez.
The “Trees for Peace” initiative, led by the national nonprofit, serves as a living memorial for students lost to gun violence across the United States. Each tree represents a young life cut short, with the project aiming to promote healing, remembrance, and advocacy for stronger violence prevention measures.
Blumberg, remembered as an innocent victim, died on October 11, three days after the incident that left two Delaware families shattered. A teenage suspect has been charged in connection with the shooting, which authorities continue to investigate…