Faithful: TobyMac Follows God Despite Tragic Death of His 21-Year-Old Son

PJ Media ^ | Oct 24, 2019 | TYLER O'NEIL

[grey_whiskers]

Earlier this week, Truett Foster McKeehan — who performed as Shiloh, truDog, and TRU — died suddenly of cardiac arrest at the age of 21. Kevin Michael McKeehan, better known as TobyMac, shared a heart-wrenching statement after the sudden death of his son, along with the moving last text messages between them. TobyMac stood by his faith in God despite this tragedy.

[grey_whiskers]

TobyMac was the "rapper" white guy in the Christian band DC Talk. I didn't know he had a 21-year-old son.

Prayers up for him & his family!

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[Gene Eric]

Indeed, prayers up. Can’t imagine the loss of a child.

Years ago, I occasionally tuned into Christian “rock” radio on Rhapsody. TobyMac’s stuff was pretty cool. And there were others too.

[wardaddy]

The autopsy and toxicology are done

But not released

21 year olds do not have arteriosclerosis of much significance

He may have had V Tach or Fibrillation suddenly for God knows why or congenital myopathy but he woulda been symptomatic with that

Or something in the toxicology but he sure didn’t give off that vibe and neither does his family

My wife knows them in passing and I drive past their lovely home on Franklin road almost daily

I cannot imagine ...the father and son were close I’m told

So sad.

[Dave W]

Why don’t you wait instead of guessing/speculating?

[high info voter]

One of my favs.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coHKdhAZ9hU&list=PLKJpsArtLVHBEqF50cFam-qjD6tPwD3nF&index=3

[Cloverfarm]

Truett was the same age as my oldest son. This breaks my heart. I’ve been really encouraged by Toby Mac’s music. Will be praying for all of them.

[IncPen]

The use of the word “despite” reflects a misunderstanding of the faithful...

[CincyRichieRich]

The use of the word “despite” reflects a misunderstanding of the faithful...
...
Good point...I see it

[wardaddy]

My respectful wondering out loud why the poor kid died trumps your jackassness

Every day.

We’re you buddies with howlin dave?

[Dave W]

Then why not a simple condolence? Wait next time.

[wardaddy]

It’s free republic dave

We speculate about everything here

I don’t think it’s inappropriate to wonder why a 21 year old kid sadly died possibly of a heart attack

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

Truett did some rap parts to a few CC songs (Alone by Hollyn, Backseat Driver by TobyMac are examples). Toby’s song Scars Come with Livin’ seems to be written to Truett as well. Suspect there’s a lot we don’t know here.