Emily Galiano
Emily Galiano
Emily and her sister Madison
Emily Galiano was a 15-year-old from Forney, Texas. [1]
Life and Activities
Emily was born and raised in Forney and has a twin sister named Madison.
She was a freshman at Forney High School where she was a standout athlete on the softball team. Moving from JV to Varsity, Galiano helped lead her squad to the playoffs in 2017. For the summer of 2017, Emily was slated to play around the country on the Texas Glory club softball team. [undefined] Emily is remembered for her upbeat attitude and kindness to others. [1]
Death
Emily Galiano and her teammates celebrating
On the evening of May 16th, Galiano and her teammates were outside of a home on the 18000 block of Hollow Creek Drive when a teenage driver backed out of the driveway, not knowing Emily was behind her vehicle.
She fell underneath one of the rear tires and was run over.
Emily was transported to a local hospital where she died from her injuries.
Her death takes place on the eve of a semifinal playoff game against Mansfield Lakeridge High School.
The game has since been postponed.
Big Jay's is selling shirts in memory of Emily.
All the proceeds will be handed to the Galiano family.