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A community is mourning the death of an 11-year-old girl killed Tuesday after a tree fell on the cabin in which she was sleeping.Jadyn Erin Larky, of Bexley, Ohio, is being remembered by those who knew and loved the little girl.Watch this story"It's heartbreaking," Mayor Ben Kessler said.Bexley, a suburb of Columbus, is wrapping its arms around the Larky family.Jadyn Larky died early Tuesday at Camp Livingston in Bennington, Indiana, in Switzerland County. A tree fell on her cabin at the Jewish summer camp.Related: Girl killed when tree falls on cabin at SE Indiana campCamp officials said a lightning strike toppled a healthy tree, which fell onto the cabin.While no staff members or other campers were injured, Jadyn did not survive her injuries."There are no words to express the sadness that we as a community are feeling right now," Kessler said. "It's just a tremendous, terrible loss."WLWT has learned campers have resumed normal activities at Camp Livingston. Counselors are on hand to help campers and staff deal with the tragedy.The family of the little girl has made plans for a private service, which is scheduled for Thursday.Shiva will be held at her mother's home on the same day.In the meantime, family and friends are expressing their grief on social media.The impact of Jadyn Larky's death has touched many, including the Bexley community in which the Larky family lives."This is a tragic loss," Kessler said. "There is no sense to it. I think it's important that the community reach out to the family, be there for the family and find ways to support the family."According to Jadyn's obituary, the family is asking, in lieu of flowers, that people who wish to donate make a contribution to The Jadyn Larky Camp Scholarship Fund.Those who wish to donate can click here.