A Quiet Family Outing That Turned
1. A Day by the River
What began as a sunny Sunday at Hamm Creek Park turned tragic for one Johnson County family.
Seven-year-old Bowyn Miller and four-year-old Banx McAmis played near the Brazos River, laughing and enjoying the afternoon.
2. Disappearance and Search
Around 6 p.m., the boys went missing. Parents searched frantically
while emergency crews combed the river and surrounding area.
After more than two hours, the boys were found but pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators confirmed the deaths were accidental drownings.
3. Community Grief
Teachers described Bowyn as “curious and kind,” while friends remembered Banx as a “lively, joyful little boy.”
The community held vigils, left flowers, and raised over $35,000 to support the family.
4. A Reminder
A relative wrote, “They left us too soon,
but their memory reminds us to hold our children close,
cherish time together, and never take a single day for granted.”
