Five-year-old killed in ATV accident.
supporter
Posted by Don Birkholz (+1439) 11 years ago
Sadly, a five-year-old from Hammond, MT was killed in an ATV accident on saturday. His obituary is on the Stevenson and Sons Ekalaka web site.
Top
founder
supporter
Posted by Amorette Allison (+12754) 11 years ago
Why people think a child who weighs 50 pounds can control a device that outweighs him four to one by brute strength, I do not know.
Top
Posted by Busch Lite (+1) 11 years ago
Amorette Allison wrote:
Why people think a child who weighs 50 pounds can control a device that outweighs him four to one by brute strength, I do not know.


That is presumptuous. Maybe the ATV was his size.
Top
Posted by MeiMei (+165) 11 years ago
This family has unimaginable sadness and since the details of this accident are not known, it is very unfair to make any assumptions.

I have known this family for many years and the entire extended family are some of the best people I know.

Out of kindness and respect for this wonderful humble family, I think it is best not to discuss this situation on this forum.

A note or card to this family would be the best way to show compassion. You can also extend your empathy on the Stevenson's website.
Top
Posted by Kacey (+3157) 11 years ago
What horrible heartbreak. My sympathies to all.
Top
supporter
Posted by Bridgier (+9526) 11 years ago
I don't believe there is a "his size" ATV for a 5 year old.
Top
Posted by Leah Burkhart (+23) 11 years ago
I wonder why, as humans, we look for fault...rather than pray for strength for the other humans who have lost their loved one.
Top
Posted by MeiMei (+165) 11 years ago
Thank you, Leah!
Bridgier, I am attending the prayer service tonight in Ekalaka and the details of the accident will not be on my mind nor in my heart at all- I am sure everyone involved will painfully relive them forever-

The continued support and love for this fine family are what matters. As a parent and grandparent, I know how tender life is and how quickly accidents can and do happen.
Top
Posted by Stewart (+147) 11 years ago
How heartless.

A family is obviously grieving and the first shot is a blame card. If it said the cause was an auto accident would you assume he was driving and why throw blame at parents who are in extreme grief.

If it were me, I would erase that comment immediately and reflect that this is a forum in a small community. The people you are talking about are not nameless or faceless and the child could have been one of the many photographed by your husband. I find it highly abnormal that the first response isn't compassion instead of accusation. Accidents happen. It's not their fault.
Top
supporter
Posted by Bridgier (+9526) 11 years ago
Busch Lite is the one that suggested the child may have been on an ATV built for a toddler. Go yell at him.
Top
supporter
Posted by montanajane (+287) 11 years ago
I agree with Leah and Stewart. An accident happened, a precious little boy was killed. Does it matter now what the details were? NO, he is gone and his family will suffer from this tragedy forever. My sympathy goes out to the family. I cannot imagine losing a child or grandchild no matter what the circumstances were.
Top
Posted by Stacie Miller (+240) 11 years ago
Ever think that maybe the child had ridden with others on an ATV before and decided to sneak and try to do it on his own? Children sometimes do things like that. I wouldn't presume anything. A child has been killed in a tragic accident and his family is hurting. Prayers for this family in their time of grief!

Stacie Miller
Top
Posted by Busch Lite (+1) 11 years ago
Bridgier wrote:
Busch Lite is the one that suggested the child may have been on an ATV built for a toddler. Go yell at him.


The main point I was trying to make was not to be presumptuous, as the poster to whom I was responding routinely is... I merely offered rationale as to why she might be incorrect.

How the accident happened is not important. The best thing we can do here is to support the family and help them through the grief that has so suddenly descended upon them.

My condolences to the family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Top
Posted by Diana Elwood (+30) 11 years ago
I am sure not a second has gone by since this family lost that beautiful little boy that they haven't wished they had done something different. It is not our place to pass judgement since we were not there and do not know the situation, but we as human beings can have compassion and pray for this family as they go thru this terrible ordeal. I can not in my wildest imagination fathom what these poor people are going thru, because have not lost a child. Please give this family a break and not say things that will cause them more pain. This family has suffered other losses in the past. Keep them in your prayers.
Top
Posted by Herbie (+113) 11 years ago
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.

Amen!
Top