Community Comes Together for Cashmere | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A seven-year-old boy named Cashmere Parker lost his life in a devastating July Fourth fire caused by an illegal firework that landed on his apartment building. His father was injured, and neighbors lost their homes. In the wake of tragedy, the community rallied — a local Pizza Inn hosted a heartfelt gathering to honor Cashmere and raise funds for his funeral, organized by the restaurant’s owner after seeing the overwhelming outpouring of support. Cashmere’s mother found solace in the love shown by strangers, while his sister described the collective grief and compassion as a powerful force…