“He died a hero trying to save his mom”

WILLARD—A prayer vigil was held in downtown Willard Monday evening as an entire community mourns the loss of a mother and her son.

Brandi Chong Thornton, 31, and her son Julez Bryant 13 were found dead in their home over the weekend.

Councilman Jacob McKenzie attended the vigil and lit a candle in memory of the two.

McKenzie told the media:

“It definitely rocks a community like this. It’s just really sad seeing us come together for a reason like this, A lot of his classmates are up here to support him. He died a hero trying to protect and save his mom.”

Zachary Boster, 25, of Norwalk, was arraigned on murder charges Monday. He was ordered held without bond and remains in the custody of the Huron County Jail.