Remembering Our Own Justin Bloxom

A single balloon will be released in the center of the North DeSoto Middle School gym this morning as students gather for a quiet time of reflection on the one-year anniversary of the death of former classmate Justin M. Bloxom.

Principal Keith Simmons called it " a time to remember Justin and to also recall the commitments our students made last year... It will be a time to honor his memory. "

Bloxom, 12, was killed March 30, 2010, after being lured away from an overnight stay at a friend's home.

Today,  he's being remembered at his school and in his community.

There are also plans to release balloons at 9 o'clock this morning from Townsquare Media, where Justin's mother,  Amy,  works.

Townsquare Media's "Justin Bloxom We Care About Our Kids Day" is coming up in honor of  Justin and as a day to get safety information for kids out to the public.   It's being held April 16th from 9 am to 2 pm at Sheriff's Safety Town.