Six-year-old Cole Adrian was laid to rest in McPherson, Kansas, after a truck struck people at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex on October 17, 2026. Family, friends, and the soccer community remember the young boy. Cole Adrian Laid to Rest After Stryker Sports Complex Tragedy Family members, friends, classmates, and members of the soccer community gathered in McPherson, Kansas, on October 26, 2026, to say goodbye to six-year-old Cole Adrian, one of two people killed when a pickup truck drove onto a youth soccer field at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex on October 17. Cole was a kindergarten student at Roosevelt Elementary School in McPherson. His death has deeply affected his family and the wider community, where people have come together to mourn the victims, support those injured, and offer comfort to grieving loved ones. According to local reporting, Cole’s funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Free Methodist Church of McPherson, followed by a private graveside service. McPherson Public Schools closed for the day so students, teachers, and staff could attend and pay their respects. The family invited people attending the service to wear clothing that reflected Cole’s favorite things, including soccer jerseys, blue clothing, or camouflage. Memorial contributions were requested directly for the Adrian family, and flowers were also welcomed. Family and Community Remember Cole’s Joyful Spirit In the days following the tragedy, Cole’s family received an outpouring of support from the McPherson community and the wider soccer world. A public tribute from his father, Chris Adrian, remembered Cole as an energetic, joyful child who brought happiness to those around him. His father also expressed gratitude for the prayers and kindness shown to the family. The community has used gatherings, tributes, and messages of support to honor Cole and remember the other people affected by the incident. A message associated with the family encouraged others to embrace the spirit of “laugh like Cole,” “love like Cole,” and “live like Cole.” Investigation Into the Wichita Soccer Field Crash Continues The October 17 incident killed Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer, both from McPherson, and injured several others. Wichita police have continued investigating the circumstances that led the pickup truck to enter the playing area. At the time of the latest reports reviewed, no charges had been filed, and investigators were awaiting additional test results. Obituary Summary Name: Cole Adrian Age: 6 Hometown: McPherson, Kansas Date of Death: October 17, 2026 Incident: Pickup truck struck people at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita Funeral: October 26, 2026, at the Free Methodist Church of McPherson, followed by a private graveside service Our heartfelt condolences go to Cole’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone affected by this tragedy. May the love surrounding his family bring comfort as they remember his young life. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Threads Post navigation Panama City Beach Shooting Investigation: Male Found Dead, Woman Reportedly Injured Adam Johnson Death and Obituary: Ice Hockey Community Remembers No. 47 on October 28, 2026