The community took to social media to pay their respects and send condolences to the family of Tripp Halstead. The toddler, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when a tree limb fell on him in 2012, died Thursday.
We're looking back at Tripp's courageous fight and remembering the little boy who inspired millions, on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms took to Twitter saying, "Let's hug our kids a little tighter today."
Local police departments and agencies also remembered the young boy.
Hallstead's courageous battle since the accident inspired millions both here in Georgia and across the nation.
[READ: A timeline: Looking back at Tripp Halstead's long road to recovery]
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