I have heartbreaking news to share. Our forum member @chr1st has had an unthinkable tragedy happen in his life. I've gotten his permission to share the news here. I thought you'd all want to be aware, and to offer prayers and support. I appreciate this community, and Chris is part of our family. https://www.daytondailynews.com/new...d-everything-together/BYbqmR3Uy6GPBH925i5wRI/
Such a tragedy. No words. Thoughts and prayers for the family, and especially for the two kids still in the hospital.
I’m so sorry. This is from the article. https://www.gofundme.com/f/mcbride-...FvGf4QRLM24GOunoMTnHkzczLhl96l0bpFfAZ7Ntr43IY
I cannot begin to fathom this, @chr1st. We are all here for you. I have no idea what aside from contributing to the funds, but whatever you need, ask and we will help in every way we can. Know that your children still in the hospital are in our thoughts and prayers, as well.
I'm in tears and my heart is broken. Prayers and Sympathy being sent your way. @chr1st If there is anything, anything at all just ask.
Late afternoon, I saw @hardhead ’s donation, and I told him I would match. Seemed the very least I could do. I wish I could do more. I wish I knew how to be bigger with this sort of tragedy. How to get the supporters or Crew involved. I keep reading and re-reading that article like it is an addiction. How to find any semblance of peace after that sort of tragedy... I can only wish for the two families. And our Chr1st.
We have been posting with each other for such a long time. You come to feel like these posters are family (if that seems silly, I do not care). Especially after what we went through. Chr1st is one of the best people on here. Late afternoon, I needed to commune with others because this tragedy just seemed too big to handle. Whatever the board can do, we will try. As Ham suggested last night, if Crew/supporters could be involved that would be even better. Because this is much bigger than a message board.
I posted on our bands’ Facebook pages and my personal wall and tagged the Crew page. I’m sure they will help. Maybe someone reach out to Dr. Pete and the Haslams on Twitter?
As much as I have said negative, I think Twitter is probably the right route. Anyone know a Crew fan who could reach that sort of audience? Also, what is the link to you band’s FB page? PM me. I can drop a like.
My God, I just saw this now. We've never met, but I LOVED Chr1st's posts, his brilliant sense of humor, insight, creativity and humanity. As a parent, my heart breaks every time I hear of the loss of a child. It would bring deep sadness even if I weren't a parent, of course. But as one, this tragedy is the kind of scenario that keeps me up at night, the one loss I cannot imagine emotionally surviving. I've never experienced that kind of foundational tragedy, but a friend once suggested a book when I was going through an extended period of depression related to my divorce. I've since suggested it to others (ironically, my ex, who suddenly lost her youngest brother two years ago). It seems especially relevant to our friend in this circumstance: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Disguised-Soul-Grows-through/dp/0310258952 I'm not a religious man, but the religious themes in this book certainly did not bother me or detract from its message. Chr1st, of course, is a churchgoer, so it might be even more appropriate. Ahhhhhh, I don't think I'll be at the game today (my son is using my ticket). It would be good to talk to some of you about this. Dammit. Why the hell do things like this happen?
I'm so sorry Chris. I could have passed you 100 times before, during, or after matches and never know it but I feel as close to you as a brother right now. I wish I could reach out a give you the biggest hug possible. Instead know that to a T, everyone here is with you and your family now and going forward. Our condolences.