Today, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement regarding the tragic passing of Clarissa Saunders:
“Sandy and I are heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss of Clarissa Saunders, beloved mother to Raven Saunders and a cherished member of the Charleston community. She was Raven’s strongest supporter, and joined us just this past Friday to cheer her daughter on as she qualified for the Olympic shot put finals. On behalf of the citizens of Charleston, we pray for Raven and her family, and join them in grieving this unimaginable loss.”