HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Two children and their father tragically died in Hollywood last week, and now their identities have been revealed.
Emmie, 5, and Tyler, 2, and Jean Wisly Fontus, known as Wes, were found unresponsive in their swimming pool, Thursday.
Police and Hollywood Fire Rescue responded to the home along South Highland Drive after Anne Marie Dolce, the children’s mother and wife of Fontus, made the discovery.
All three victims were rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
“They were all full of love, it’s the only word I can use to describe it: love,” said Dolce. “The reality of the situation is what’s really heavy and hard.”
She said that afternoon swims were part of their daily routine.
“They typically play in the yard and the pool, painting activities, they would ride their bikes on the patio or on the sidewalk,” said Dolce.
Hollywood Police are still investigating, and at this point do not think there was any foul play and it’s still unknown what exactly occurred in the pool.
Emmie was said to have already started reading and was filled with kind words.
“‘I like your hair. I like your dress. That baby is so cute.’ It’s just the way she spoke and who she was, very loving,” said Dolce.
Her brother Tyler was said to be the typical 2-year-old: into everything, capturing hearts with his warm heart and his smile.
“He thought he was some sort of superhero, but he was my superhero,” said Dolce.
The father of the family was said to be the life of the party.
“This was a party. It was always a party here. Music was blaring, and everyone was always invited,” said Dolce.
Now Dolce is preparing funerals for her two young children and husband.
Supporters have placed balloons outside Dolce’s home as she grieves.
“Support is why I am still sitting here,” she said.
According to a GoFundMe set up by Dolce, “Like any other day, Wes, Emmie and Tyler went for their last swim together in the family’s pool. We imagine that they played in the pool, Emmie and Tyler climbing onto and splashing water at dad as always. At some point, something happened that caused that fun time to come to a sudden end. We may never know how, and we will surely never understand why, but we are comforted in knowing that Dad, Emmie, and Tyler are together in Heaven in the loving hands of God.”
To donate to the GoFundMe set up to help the family, click here.
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