Posted on 07/25/2006 5:21:28 AM PDT by Protect the Bill of Rights
Last night my son's 15 year old friend was struck and killed by lightening.
Tyler was such a good boy, an exceptional athlete, an honor student and from such a wonderful family. He was the workhorse, the leader in deeds and behavior.
Needless to say the kids are devastated. They have been together forever, it seems. We are all devastated. No one in their wildest dreams would expect God to suddenly reach down and Tyler home.
It broke my heart holding my 15 year old son as he was crying like a baby, a scene repeated over and over in many houses in this part of the county.
Please pray for Tyler and his family. They will need your prayers of comfort. I cannot even imagine the grief of his parents or his brother. There but for the Grace of God goes any parent.
Please pray for my son and all of Tyler's friends. I wish with all of my heart they did not have to go through this...I wish with all of my heart Tyler was still with them. Not only will they need prayers of comfort, but prayers for strength in the days and months to come.
I truly believe in the power of prayers. Tyler's family and all of Tyler's friends will need God's comfort in their broken heards and shattered souls.
Thank you
Little Ray,
This has touched many of the families at New Hope...
How awful. Our prayers go out to all of the family and friends of Tyler.
How heartwrenchingly sad. Prayers for Tyler. =(
Prayers for Tyler, his family and all who loved him.
/tear and a prayer
My prayers for Tyler's family and all of his friends.
I'll hug my son and think of Tyler today.
Praying.
We are so very sorry for this personal loss.
How tragic!
Prayers to all involved.
Prayers for Tyler, family and friends.
Prayers sent
Prayers for comfort, peace and healing for all.
So sad that a life was ended so soon.
My prayers are with Tyler's family and friends.
Prayers up for the whole community.
Prayers sent for Tyler, his family and friends.
Wow - sad, sad situation. Prayers up from here. Praying that God will grant comfort, peace and understanding to all involved...
Prayers sent.
Can't imagine such a loss.
Prayers.
There are no words that could do anything to ease your pain. However, take comfort in the fact that he has left this imperfect world and entered Gods perfect world. My condolensces.
Many prayers for Tyler and his family as they deal with this shocking loss.
I am so sorry for Tyler's family and friends. I pray for God's loving comfort for all who love Tyler.
Lord, we know that Tyler is safe in your arms and protected from all hurt and harm. Help us Lord who cannot fathom the "why's". Send forth Your comfort and give the families touched by his passing wisdom into Your ways.
Was there anything we could learn from the circumstances - or was it just a freak thing, walking in a thunderstorm?
My prayer also is that this tragedy will serve as an example to children not to test the elements of God's world...in a storm, run for shelter (a home or automobile) but never under a tree or tent (with poles to attract electricity).
May the Lord wrap His loving arms around Tyler's family and bring them comfort, strength, and peace during their deep grief over this tragedy!
PRAYERS FOR COMFORT!
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Rest in Peace
Tyler
Protect the Bill of Rights, My prayers go up for the family and friends who now mourn the passing of Tyler.
Blessings,
trussell
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Prayers that the Lord will comfort all those that mourn the passing of their dear loved one, Tyler.
RIP Tyler.
I am so sorry. My prayers for Tyler, his family and all who are affected by this tragedy are going up now.
Prayers
Prayers for the young man, and his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
It would be useful to hear the circumstances of the accident, so that maybe others could learn how to reduce their chances of this kind of tragedy. Many people do not understand how dangerous lightning is. Often, even victims who are not killed never fully recover.
So sorry. Prayers up.
Prayers sent for Tyler's family and friends. Lord, please give them peace and comfort.
Sorry to hear about this. We'll add Tyler and his family to our prayers.
Prayers for Tyler's family and his friends.
"TT", Beth & Nana
Prayers for the family and friends of Tyler.
Tyler will live in our hearts. We cannot understand why loved ones, especially, are taken, sometimes too quickly.
Tyler was needed elsewhere. One day, we may be able to see him again. Then, he can fill us in on this new journey he has started.
God bless you all.
Prayers for Tyler's family and all who loved and admired him.
I also hope that Tyler, his family and your son are Christians -- in which case they may draw on God's awesome promise that "We sorrow not like those who have no hope." 1Th 4:13
Thank you Trussell
Prayers.
You sound as if you may know Tyler. Even if you did not, your words are so wise and true.
It's truly as if God said, "Tyler, I need you."
Prayers going up.
Joining in prayer.
Thank you all for the prayers.
I want to correct my mistatement above. We found out today Tyler was not struck by lightening, but he was electrocuted. It was a tragic, horrible, horrible accident.
I will visit his family this evening empowered with the prayers you have sent. I will wait a few days and then print these prayers so they can hold them close to their hearts.
Prayers for Tyler and his friends. So incredibly sad.
May God bless and comfort all who mourn the passing of Tyler. May He fill the void left in their hearts with warm memories, peace, and strength. May they come together to share their sorrow, their tears, and their faith. May they feel Tyler's presence around them all the days of their lives, and may this be an unending source of comfort and strength to each of them.
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