NewsJuly 30, 2011

Friends and family of 5-year-old Abigail Jensen gathered at the Oak Ridge T-ball field Friday, July 29, 2011 for a balloon release in her honor. Jensen died July 24 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

Balloons are released in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Balloons are released in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Balloons are released in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Balloons are released in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Balloons are handed out for the balloon release in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Balloons are handed out for the balloon release in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Bobbi King hands out balloons for the balloon release in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Bobbi King hands out balloons for the balloon release in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Skylar Ponder writes a message on her balloon.
Skylar Ponder writes a message on her balloon.
Kristal Friese, left, and Janice Ham distribute balloons for the balloon release in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Kristal Friese, left, and Janice Ham distribute balloons for the balloon release in honor of Abigail Jensen.
Kaylyn Yamnitz gets ready for the balloon release.
Kaylyn Yamnitz gets ready for the balloon release.
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The crowd moves to the T-ball field where Abigail Jensen played.
The crowd moves to the T-ball field where Abigail Jensen played.
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Friends and family of 5-year-old Abigail Jensen gathered at the Oak Ridge T-ball field Friday, July 29, 2011 for a balloon release in her honor. Jensen died July 24 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

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