Just heard about this tragedy in the mountains of N.C. near Boone. How could this have happened? Everyone in that church is now being tested. How strong is their Christian faith?
Here's the story:
Young girl killed by tombstone at church
Published: June 11, 2012 at 1:12 PM
DEEP GAP, N.C., June 11 (UPI) -- A 4-year-old North Carolina girl died after a tombstone at a church cemetery fell on top of her, officials said.
The girl, Peyton Townsend, was killed Friday night, just before she was to attend a vacation Bible school study at Mount Paran Church in Deep Gap, WSOC-TV, Charlotte, reported.
Pastor Rick Cornejo said several children were running around in the church backyard Friday before Bible study.
The girl was standing on a headstone when a massive cross fell on top of her, crushing her, Cornejo said.
Church members said they are in shock.
"There's no more smiling or thinking of good things after this," said church member Seth Miller. "You're just thinking, 'oh my God, someone died here.'"
2 comments:
Larry, The child's death is truly tragic. People need to be aware of the danger of tombstones that are placed in ground that gets wet, shifts and sinks. A man died in a cemetery at Linville Falls while mowing when a large tombstone fell on him. Cement bird baths are also hazardous to small children. My friend's three year old was killed when one overturned on him. I have seen many strange, tragic deaths with no explanation but only God knows why such things happen.
Bertie
Yes. If it can happen, it will (tragically).
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