TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, AL (WBRC) – Loved ones and classmates at a Tuscaloosa County school gathered to celebrate the life of a good friend.

Hudson Fife died during an accidental shooting while hunting near Selma Sunday. He attended Englewood Elementary School.

On Friday morning, a balloon release was held in the fifth-grader’s honor. One of his teachers said this has been a tough week for folks there. They wanted to support one another and show their love for Hudson Fife.

“We loved Hudson. We wanted to do this to honor his memory and give the students the chance to have closure,” said teacher Angelia Ingle.

They released 500 orange, blue and white balloons. They’re the color of Oklahoma City Thunder –…