Posted on 03/11/2012 6:23:14 AM PDT by SgtBob
My son-in-law, S/Sgt Brian Smith, 2nd Munition Squadron, Barksdale AFB, and my granddaughter, Ava Sermon was involved in an accident in Camden County, TN. They were on their way to visit his folks near Hendersonville. My daughter, Jessica, and grandson, Liam were to join him there today.
Thursday afternoon, after hydroplaning during a downpour, Brians' car was struck by a semi...we lost Brian. Little Ava is at Vanderbilt University Childrens Hospital.
Please pray for our families, and Baby Ava. Things are very hectic, so I must say thanks in advance. I'll update when possible.
My prayers to you and all your family.
Prayers for you all. And sincerest condolences.
Prayers for the recovery of Eva and the repose of her brave father.
Prayer bump
I’m so very sorry. What a terrible tragedy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and the little one. It just makes me want to cry for you.
I’m so very sorry. What a terrible tragedy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and the little one. It just makes me want to cry for you.
Today was better for our Baby Ava. We pissed her off, and made her walk...recommended by occ/phys therapy folk. She was no happy camper, but the mission is being accomplished. Thank you, Freeper Family, your prayers are indeed heard by the ONLY COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF!
The grief on our families heart is so heavy....I know Brian now knows the Love of Jesus. My personal grief is hard to bear. I cannot imagine his parents hearts’... as mine is torn asunder. Pray hard for the Smith family. I’m a piker, compared to Job, Jessie, my daughter, and Brian, Sr., and Kinney Smith.
The grief on our families heart is so heavy....I know Brian now knows the Love of Jesus. My personal grief is hard to bear. I cannot imagine his parents hearts’... as mine is torn asunder. Pray hard for the Smith family. I’m a piker, compared to Job, Jessie, my daughter, and Brian, Sr., and Kinney Smith.
I'm really REALLY happy to hear that today was better for little Ava. Good for her, having to walk, BEING ABLE TO WALK!!!
Our prayers continue for all of you...
Glad to hear Baby Ava is doing better. Prayers for you all.
(((HUGS))) for when words aren’t enough.
Weds 1400 hour noted.
Such horrendous heartbreak and tragedy. So heartbroken
for you all, for the shock and the piercing loss of your dear son-in-law, a brave warrior for us all. May God supply His healing and all that’s needed for dear little Ava, and shower you all with His comfort and abiding love and mercy. Just can’t imagine ... Prayers for you all. Lord, be near ...
Rest in peace S/Sgt Brian Smith, thank you for your service and all you gave for your country.
RIP
S/Sgt Brian Smith
2nd Munitions Squadron, Barksdale AFB
BTTT
Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
Que ton Nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne,
Que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd'hui notre pain de ce jour.
Pardonne-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensés.
Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation, mais délivre-nous du mal.
Car c’est à Toi qu’appartiennent le règne, la puissance et la gloire,
pour les siècles des siècles. Amen
Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
God rest the soul of this hero who died, and please watch over
that baby, Ava, until she is healed of her injuries.
God give strength, courage and comfort to your whole family.
Lord God, rest the soul of Thy servant Brian with the saints and grant recovery to baby Ava.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit we pray, amen.
Prayers continue
Amen.
Prayers sent for Brian, Ava and your entire family.
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