Hunter's Moon Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 My former video teacher, who I loved dearly and has been a father figure to me has recently suffered a great loss, along with his daughter and wife. Tuesday night, his 10-year-old son and himself were kayaking when a man driving a motorboat hit them. The son was taken to the hospital and later died. My former teacher is in the hospital with a leg injury. http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/boy_fatally_injured_in_boating.html Please pray, take a moment of silence, whatever you do and just remember how precious life is. Hug your children. I have no right to grieve as I have only met the son and the family a few times but he was a very sweet, respectful, active little boy. The father's classroom was filled with projects and pictures his son had made for him. His son was his basketball buddy, his best friend, and the only other guy in the house he could hang out with. He spoke of him always. On June 17th, the last day of school he spoke of him. Telling stories about watching basketball together and just laughing. He loved teaching his son basketball and watching him play on his team because he could no longer play due to leg issues. It's hard to believe in that short time his son is no longer here. I can only imagine how hard he is taking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 This is heartbreaking - so very, very sad. I will certainly say a prayer for the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Having an 11 year old son myself, this really hits close to home. My prayers go out to your teacher and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 What a terrible tragedy! I will pray for them, and for you. Never question your grief! It shows that you are a caring and kind person. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommamia Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 This is so sad. I just said a prayer for the family. It just breaks my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juelle Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I am so sorry. What an awful thing. Of course you grieve. May God help them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling Hannah Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Terrible tragedy. Will be Praying for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 What a heartbreak. Praying for the family and for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thank you everyone! I am sure if they knew of all the prayers and thoughts they would be deeply touched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 So sorry to hear this. Glad you got to know someone like his dad. Sorry for your loss--we live in community, and what affects one, affects all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmama Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this. Will be praying. Your grieving will not be the same as your teacher's, but that doesn't mean it is wrong for you to feel the pain of the loss. I think it would be comforting for him to know that he and his family are not grieving alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Praying for them. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Dang, I made my first ever trip to Vermont this summer with my whole extended family and we stayed in LUDLOW, the very town the boy is from. Wow. I'm trying to remember which lake that is, there were several in the area. My own family members went out canoeing on a lake where there was also a motorboat pulling a water skier. So very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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