Waukesha Christmas Parade: 8-Year-Old To Be Laid To Rest

WAUKESHA, WI — The 8-year-old who died from injuries he sustained at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on Nov. 21 will be laid to rest, according to an obituary posted online.

Jackson Sparks’ visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Brooklife Church, located at 857 Rochester St. A funeral service is planned for 7 p.m.

Private family burial will be held on Friday, the obituary said.

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"Children are encouraged to wear baseball jerseys to the service to honor Jackson,” the obituary said.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to The Waukesha Blazers Memorial Fund.

Sparks died Tuesday, two days after a man drove SUV through crowds at the parade.

"This afternoon, our dear Jackson [Sparks] has sadly succumbed to his injuries and passed away," a statement posted to LifePoint Church's Facebook and a GoFundMe page said.
Police on Monday confirmed the names of the five others who died. More than 60 people were injured.

His 12-year-old brother, Tucker Sparks, also suffered injuries in the parade and continues to heal, according to the fundraiser.

Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper confirmed the death of a sixth person in court Tuesday and prosecutors said they intend on filing a sixth intentional homicide charge against Darrell Brooks, 39, who is accused of driving the SUV through the crowd.

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