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hey guys i was just wanted to ask you to pray for me and my friends as well as everyone else who was affected by the tragic accident. A couple weeks ago seven of my close friends were involved in an two car accident that claim the lives of four people. My friends were traveling home late Saturday night riding in a Cadillac Escalade and were coming to a T-road when a car, the driver was drunk, traveling down the rode slammed into them killing two of my friends, i pray instantly, and one who would later pass away at the hospital . Four more of my friends survived through the twisted metal and one has made a full recovery and two others just got released for the hospital. But the both have long way to a normal life. One has a broken back, neck, leg etc.. other shattered everything below his waste, both are stuggling with day to day activites. But me and my friends still have one girl who is still in the ICU. She was the driver who was not drinking. She had a stroke while the accident occured. She is in much need of prayers and wishful thinking. This is a strong girl who smile for the first time yesterday so everybody was extremely happy. She cant talk, cant move her right side, and has so many complications it unbelievable. If you could pray for all my friends and family who are invovled in this I would greatly appercaite it. Thank you..
here is the story if anybody wants to read it.:REMEMBERING THREE TERRIFIC BOYS: A holiday weekend. Going to a friend's clubhouse near Carlyle Lake. The crash was so horrific, they didn't know what happened when a speeding Grand Am ran a stop sign and slammed into the Cadillac Escalade they were riding in. They just wanted to have a good time after school was over for the spring semester. Three dead, four injured in one car and one dead, one injured in the vehicle that ran the stop sign. Thankfully, a conservation officer, making his rounds, came upon the scene about five minutes after it happened.
Lives changed forever. Only 21, Blake Thole, Justin Haar and Derek Garrison were boys just beginning to make that transition to adulthood, becoming men. They were full of life. Friends who enjoyed each other's company. They were quick to laugh, ready smiles. Just good guys. They were loyal to their families and friends, appreciating the bonds forged over the years. Hard-working kids who made their families proud.
Derek, who worked at PJ's Diner in Breese and in the deli at the Carlyle Super Valu, was dating Nicole Maschhoff. He graduated from Mater Dei in 2006, where he ran cross country, and had attended Kaskaskia College for two years. He was the kid who made everybody smile, put them in a good mood, pumped up the atmosphere. He had everybody's back. Derek was seated next to John Lampen, his best friend since freshman year in high school.
Justin was going out with Casey Athmer, who was alongside him in the SUV's middle row. He lived in Beckemeyer, graduated from Central in 2006, and worked as a carpenter. He liked living close to his family and friends, whom he cherished -- didn't want to move away. He was quieter than his more gregarious friends, but was the kind of kid that everyone liked, real solid individual. He played softball and played basketball in high school, liked to watch sports, especially the NBA.
His longtime friend and Central classmate Blake sat in the back with their buddies. Blake, who graduated from Central in 2006, had been a standout scholar-athlete. He played football at McKendree University, where he also excelled in the classroom, making the President's List and Dean's List for outstanding grades.
The ever-popular Blake had big dreams. After graduation from McKendree in December, he planned to go to law school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He was double-majoring in accounting and economics/finance. He worked at the Maid-Rite and at True Value Hardware in Lebanon. He had accomplished a lot in a short time.
They are gone too soon. They will live in the hearts of many forever. It is such a tragedy, and although we know they are in a better place, our hearts our heavy for this loss. We must think of their loved ones struggling with goodbyes. We need to help the families get through this tough time. God bless you, Drew and Karen, Myron and Doris, and Pam and Michael, and your families.
Three of the four survivors of the accident remain in the hospital. John Lampen of Breese is at Barnes Hospital, but has been moved out of ICU. He has extensive but not life-threatening injuries. John has been a part of our family since he and Charlie were in kindergarten together -- he's always been a live wire, fun to be around, and so devoted to his pals. He wants to be a teacher, and he'll be terrific at it.
Crystal Fuehne of New Baden is in SLU Hospital in critical condition. She was in a drug-induced coma and they are hoping the swelling goes down in her brain. News was better by Thursday, she opened her eyes. Doctors were encouraged, according to friends who went to visit. She never met a stranger, loves to talk to people. She played softball at
Central and is a strong girl. She attends SIU-Carbondale and wants to go into sports medicine. She's a fighter -- we're pulling for you Crystal!
Casey Athmer of Damiansville is at SLU Hospital with broken bones. She's a fun-loving sweetheart who everyone just loves. She's in school and has switched majors, so I don't know what she's studying. She graduated from Mater Dei in 2006, was a cheerleader. We're here for you Casey. Elisha Engelmann of Albers was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon. She's a 2007 graduate of Mater Dei. Thank goodness! We are grateful for any glimmer of hope.
Those hospitalized need our prayers and support. They will have a long recovery period. Bodies will heal, but emotional support will be a factor in helping them get through this. They will grieve for their lost friends.
It's a terrible tragedy -- just awful, awful, awful -- a sad reminder of the fragility of life. We don't know God's plan, and it was an act of God. Let us pray for all the girls, boys and families touched by the accident. When they hurt, we all hurt in such a closeknit county.
here is the story if anybody wants to read it.:REMEMBERING THREE TERRIFIC BOYS: A holiday weekend. Going to a friend's clubhouse near Carlyle Lake. The crash was so horrific, they didn't know what happened when a speeding Grand Am ran a stop sign and slammed into the Cadillac Escalade they were riding in. They just wanted to have a good time after school was over for the spring semester. Three dead, four injured in one car and one dead, one injured in the vehicle that ran the stop sign. Thankfully, a conservation officer, making his rounds, came upon the scene about five minutes after it happened.
Lives changed forever. Only 21, Blake Thole, Justin Haar and Derek Garrison were boys just beginning to make that transition to adulthood, becoming men. They were full of life. Friends who enjoyed each other's company. They were quick to laugh, ready smiles. Just good guys. They were loyal to their families and friends, appreciating the bonds forged over the years. Hard-working kids who made their families proud.
Derek, who worked at PJ's Diner in Breese and in the deli at the Carlyle Super Valu, was dating Nicole Maschhoff. He graduated from Mater Dei in 2006, where he ran cross country, and had attended Kaskaskia College for two years. He was the kid who made everybody smile, put them in a good mood, pumped up the atmosphere. He had everybody's back. Derek was seated next to John Lampen, his best friend since freshman year in high school.
Justin was going out with Casey Athmer, who was alongside him in the SUV's middle row. He lived in Beckemeyer, graduated from Central in 2006, and worked as a carpenter. He liked living close to his family and friends, whom he cherished -- didn't want to move away. He was quieter than his more gregarious friends, but was the kind of kid that everyone liked, real solid individual. He played softball and played basketball in high school, liked to watch sports, especially the NBA.
His longtime friend and Central classmate Blake sat in the back with their buddies. Blake, who graduated from Central in 2006, had been a standout scholar-athlete. He played football at McKendree University, where he also excelled in the classroom, making the President's List and Dean's List for outstanding grades.
The ever-popular Blake had big dreams. After graduation from McKendree in December, he planned to go to law school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He was double-majoring in accounting and economics/finance. He worked at the Maid-Rite and at True Value Hardware in Lebanon. He had accomplished a lot in a short time.
They are gone too soon. They will live in the hearts of many forever. It is such a tragedy, and although we know they are in a better place, our hearts our heavy for this loss. We must think of their loved ones struggling with goodbyes. We need to help the families get through this tough time. God bless you, Drew and Karen, Myron and Doris, and Pam and Michael, and your families.
Three of the four survivors of the accident remain in the hospital. John Lampen of Breese is at Barnes Hospital, but has been moved out of ICU. He has extensive but not life-threatening injuries. John has been a part of our family since he and Charlie were in kindergarten together -- he's always been a live wire, fun to be around, and so devoted to his pals. He wants to be a teacher, and he'll be terrific at it.
Crystal Fuehne of New Baden is in SLU Hospital in critical condition. She was in a drug-induced coma and they are hoping the swelling goes down in her brain. News was better by Thursday, she opened her eyes. Doctors were encouraged, according to friends who went to visit. She never met a stranger, loves to talk to people. She played softball at
Central and is a strong girl. She attends SIU-Carbondale and wants to go into sports medicine. She's a fighter -- we're pulling for you Crystal!
Casey Athmer of Damiansville is at SLU Hospital with broken bones. She's a fun-loving sweetheart who everyone just loves. She's in school and has switched majors, so I don't know what she's studying. She graduated from Mater Dei in 2006, was a cheerleader. We're here for you Casey. Elisha Engelmann of Albers was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon. She's a 2007 graduate of Mater Dei. Thank goodness! We are grateful for any glimmer of hope.
Those hospitalized need our prayers and support. They will have a long recovery period. Bodies will heal, but emotional support will be a factor in helping them get through this. They will grieve for their lost friends.
It's a terrible tragedy -- just awful, awful, awful -- a sad reminder of the fragility of life. We don't know God's plan, and it was an act of God. Let us pray for all the girls, boys and families touched by the accident. When they hurt, we all hurt in such a closeknit county.
is to be good witnesses in the eyes of God. To recognize His work in our life and praise Him (I recently started doing that in my workout log 
(Numbers 23:19).
