Cessna Brestel could have been considered an all-American girl. The 15-year-old York native with the big smile and dark blonde hair was an honors student. She played sports. She danced in a competitive troupe. And she was active in drama.
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More than 17,000 random acts of kindness cards have been printed and distributed as part of an effort by the family and friends of Cessna Brestel, who took her own life in 2021.
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Photos: Elton John performs at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Check out photos from Sunday's Elton John concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Elton John points to the crowd after he finishes the opener, "Bennie And The Jets," Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Fans record the concert as Elton John plays Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Fans watch as Elton John sings his opening song, "Bennie And The Jets" on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John performs Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John performs Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John performs Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John performs Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John performs Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John performs Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
Elton John plays his opening song, "Bennie And The Jets," Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star
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