On Saturday, the day of her memorial service, friends and family members are asking St. Louis Park residents to fly orange balloons in her honor.

A Facebook page called "Gone but Never Forgotten R.I.P Carly Christenson" was created Tuesday and had 978 likes as of 8 p.m. Friday.

Another called "R.I.P Carly Christenson," also created Tuesday, had 474 likes as of Friday night.

You can read more comments on those pages from people who knew Carly, and others who are mourning with the family.

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