The Spectre of Deep Gashing Grief that Cannot be Assuaged
4 dead in chopper crash; boy, 14, found alive
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Tom Middleton is a great friend to me and my family. I know no greater man who speaks with purpose, truth and kindness. His love for his wife and kids was on his lips every day. He was as strong a man as I have ever known, and he was not ashamed to proclaim his love for family, friends and God. My life is forever altered by this tragedy and there is great depth to the sadness.
His peaceful strength inspired stability. His mad skills as a Fender Strat Cat infused my Worship Band with authentic passion for the past 15 years. "Church will never be the same again", my 11 year old son wept today. And he is right.
We have all, suddenly, become so much less than we were yesterday. That realization leaves a raw, gaping wound that we fear will not be healed. The earth has shifted on its axis. And we mourn.
I love you Tom Middleton, my brother in Christ and my friend in life. I will look after your family and offer them comfort and grace. Be not far from them that they may know your voice.
May the grace and peace of Almighty God be upon those we have lost, and on the one who has been found. May those who stand in weary, grievous guard over them all find strength and comfort. Peace to the broken families,
In Jesus Name,
Pastor Tracy Simmons
Christ Community Church, Alaska
www.c3ak.com
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Tom Middleton is a great friend to me and my family. I know no greater man who speaks with purpose, truth and kindness. His love for his wife and kids was on his lips every day. He was as strong a man as I have ever known, and he was not ashamed to proclaim his love for family, friends and God. My life is forever altered by this tragedy and there is great depth to the sadness.
His peaceful strength inspired stability. His mad skills as a Fender Strat Cat infused my Worship Band with authentic passion for the past 15 years. "Church will never be the same again", my 11 year old son wept today. And he is right.
We have all, suddenly, become so much less than we were yesterday. That realization leaves a raw, gaping wound that we fear will not be healed. The earth has shifted on its axis. And we mourn.
I love you Tom Middleton, my brother in Christ and my friend in life. I will look after your family and offer them comfort and grace. Be not far from them that they may know your voice.
May the grace and peace of Almighty God be upon those we have lost, and on the one who has been found. May those who stand in weary, grievous guard over them all find strength and comfort. Peace to the broken families,
In Jesus Name,
Pastor Tracy Simmons
Christ Community Church, Alaska
www.c3ak.com
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