PALMYRA, New Jersey (WPVI) — A Burlington County community is in mourning after a teenager was struck and killed by a River Line train on his way to a soccer game earlier this week.

Red ribbons lined the streets of Palmyra, New Jersey, in honor of 15-year-old Matthew Dickinson.

On Sunday evening, people gathered to remember him and pray for a life that was taken far too soon.

“It shows how strong our small community is here, full of families and friends coming together in difficult times,” said Mike Papenberg, athletic director and boys soccer coach at Palmyra High School.

Community members proudly dressed in red, some even wearing their own red ribbons. It was a sign of strength and support for the Dickinson family.

As the sun went down, people lit candles one after another.

As community members gathered in their hometown after the tragedy, it became clear that Matthew will never be forgotten.

“Matthew was extremely dedicated and hardworking. He always had a smile on his face, was extremely selfless and would do anything for anyone,” Papenberg explained.

According to New Jersey Transit, the teenager was struck by a northbound River Line train at the Chestnut Street crossing around 8:20 a.m. Thursday morning.

“It felt like the world stood still. Looking back, I can’t even explain it to you. It was dead quiet. The traffic lights were red. Something was wrong,” recalled Michelle Arnold, the former mayor of Palmyra.

At the time of the collision, Arnold was only a few blocks away.

Matthew was a rising sophomore and student-athlete.

According to officials, he was crossing the tracks on his way to a soccer game when he was hit.

“He will never be forgotten. I will never forget that smile. He will always be a part of the boys soccer team wrestling program,” Papenberg said.

At the time of the incident, there were a total of 29 people on the train. None of the passengers were injured.