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In 2012, the Daffodil Festival Royal Court was comprised of 24 members, including Chief Leschi Daffodil Princess Alexandria Tyler Cole. A member of the Quinault Nation, she was known for her bright smile, easy friendship, amazing hugs, and the instant connections she would form with children. She was a vital and important piece of the Daffodil Family.
On April 10 th , 2012 – only days before the Grand Floral Parade - Alex died by suicide. Her loss affected not only the 2012 Court, but the Daffodil Festival Membership and Volunteers who had also been touched by her presence, and the many community members and children of Pierce County who were lucky enough to have known her during her reign and beyond. For the Parade that year, on April 14 th , the Queen’s Float proceeded throughout its route carrying the Court as it does every year, but with Alex’s forma
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