Friends and family gathering outside Hennepin County Medical Center to honor Lakeville, Minnesota teen Maxwell Wilson, who died Wednesday two days after he was struck by a motorist.
The memorial also drawing attention to the importance of organ donation, with what is known as a "Hero Walk" through the hospital.
We usually call it an honor walk, but it's when the hospital staff and any family who's here line the hallways as a way of showing appreciation for the person who's donating," says Chaplain Sarah Lindberg.
Described as a vibrant young man, Max was loved by all who knew him, especially classmates who showed up at HCMC.
"His smile could brighten everything," said one of the walkers.
"He was kind, he was my neighbor and teammate and friend," said one student. "He was always there for me."
"He was a very funny person, he would make jokes a lot," said another.
He loved music with his favorite songs described as "anything that make anyone laugh."
And now the Lakeville community tries to come to terms with his sudden passing.
"I don't know if it's like, totally hit me yet," a classmate added.
His memory lives on however, as Max is an organ donor.
"I think it's awesome that he's able to use his body to save all their lives," says a Lakeville student. "It's a very sad day for his family, but it can be the best day for everyone else that is able to get the organs ."
Wilson was hit by a car while crossing a busy road on a motorized scooter Monday afternoon. Ashley Christensen lives near where the crash took place at the intersection of 179th street and Granby Lane in Lakeville, Minnesota.
"I think anything we can do to help, you know, to slow the traffic, make it easier for pedestrians crossing, or people trying to turn out or get on the opposite side of the road," says Christensen.
She tells WCCO Television there's been an influx in traffic lately due to road configuration and new construction in the area which has brought some new concerns.
There is a GoFundMe set up for the family's medical expenses and after-life care. So far, $71,000 has been donated.