The McLean community is mourning the loss of 16 year-old Emylee Lonczak, a rising junior at McLean high school, who died unexpectedly on Friday August 23.

She was found in a Vienna neighborhood. Her cause of death remains unknown.

The principal of Mclean High School, Ellen Reilly, sent a letter out to McLean HS families to tell them of the loss and to offer help for those grieving.

In this letter, Principal Reilly described Emylee as “a cherished student who will be missed by all who knew her.”

Emylee is survived by her parents and her six brothers.

They have asked that people who want to make donations on behalf of Emylee consider the Special Olympics.

Her facebook page is covered with messages of love and grief written by those close to her.

If you would like to leave a message for her family or donate on her behalf go to www.moneyandking.com and search her name.