Roger Trindade (Winter Park, Florida)
Roger Trindade (Winter Park, Florida)
Roger Tindade was a 15-year-old student at Winter Park High School. He is originally from Brazil. [undefined]
Life and Activities
In 2016, he and his family had moved to Winter Park, Florida from Novo Hamburgo, Brazil. Trindade was in the International Baccalaureate program at his high school. He was known to played soccer and was described by as a sweet student with a contagious laugh. [undefined]
Death
During the evening of October 15th, Trindade was attacked by a group of classmates from Winter Park High School on Park Avenue in Winter Park.
The physical encounter left Trindade unconscious and with minimal signs of external trauma.
He was in the hospital for 2 days before being taken off life support.
The Brazilian Consulate has been in contact with Winter Park police after news of Trindade death spread across the country. [undefined]
Organ Donation
Since his death, Roger's organs has saved the lives of three recipients.
Trindade’s mother received the TransLife Medal of Honor on his behalf in May 0f 2017.