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- Hundreds gathered at Bingham High to honor Logan Hansen, a student killed in a house explosion.
- Attendees shared memories and wore blue, Logan's favorite color, during the emotional vigil.
- A fundraiser supports the Hansen family as officials investigate the gas leak cause.
SOUTH JORDAN — "He was always laughing." "He was so positive." "He was the first person to talk to me." "It was never a bad time when I was with him." "He helped me through a lot." "He was the best brother ever."
It was a somber night as hundreds of friends, classmates, neighbors and loved ones gathered to honor the life of Logan Hansen, a Bingham High School Student who died in a house explosion Wednesday. Officials are investigating what caused the gas leak that led to the house fire.
A sea of people braved the cold, dressed in blue — Logan's favorite color — holding candles and blue glow sticks to honor their beloved friend Friday night at Bingham High School. Friends and family shared tearful remarks as they reflected on the impact the sophomore student had on them.
Logan's two sisters talked about how Logan was always saying "very stupid jokes" and sending them videos that "never made any sense." But he was always so good at cheering them up and making them laugh when they were crying.
His sister Dakota said Logan loved his friends, and they made him really happy.
A group of friends who were close to Logan expressed gratitude for the time they had with their goofy friend and shared how much they will miss him.
"I think it's really important for people to realize these moments we have with people we love and care about, sometimes we take for granted. We need to be grateful for all the good moments we have, and I know I had a lot with Logan," close friend Elijah said.
Logan's older brother, Jordan Hansen, shared how his first younger brother died when he was born, so he was especially excited when he found out Logan was coming.
"I always wanted to be a big brother. It was a privilege and an honor to grow up with him and to be that big brother for him," Hansen said.
Hansen said he used to put hangers in Logan's shirt and hang him on the staircase just to mess with him. "He would laugh about it," Hansen joked.
Logan was quiet and calm, but very caring. Logan was a wonderful uncle to Hansen's two kids and always made sure they had fun, Hansen said.
"I don't know why it had to be him, but he really is a hero," Hansen said. "I will love him forever. I know he is with me. He's not physically here anymore, but he is with me. He's with my family."
Logan's parents emotionally thanked everyone for showing up to support their son. Logan was a child who would always do what was asked of him unless it was to stop playing with his friends on the computer, his father joked.
"I'm going to miss him so much. I love you, Logan. I hope you're here," his father said.
Logan's mother said she was so grateful for all of the messages and love people have shared with her in the last few days.
"There really is good in this world and I appreciate everyone spreading the love," she said.
A fundraiser* was made for the Hansen family as they deal with the tragedy of losing their son and home.
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