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DEL.ICIO.USLocal hearts ache for 4 killed in Iraq
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Karen Dingler sat on the edge of her son’s bed and hugged his dress green uniform to her chest. She buried her nose in it, breathing in hard.
“I’m so glad it smells like him,” she said Tuesday.
She had kept the uniform tucked away in his closet at their Paulding County home since he left for Iraq. She pulled it out this week and gently placed it on his bed. She figured the military would need it to bury her son, Spc. Joshua Dingler.
Thomas Strickland (left) of Douglas County and Joshua Dingler of Hiram and were among the victims.A military chaplain and a captain had visited her home Monday. They told her Joshua and two other soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 108th Armor Regiment died in an accident early that day. A military press release said their vehicle overturned into a canal during a night mission.
Joshua Dingler, 19, of Hiram was fresh out of East Paulding High School. He died on the second anniversary of his enlistment. Two of his friends died beside him: Sgt. Thomas J. Strickland, 27, of Fairplay in Douglas County and Spc. Paul Saylor, 21, of Bremen, near the Alabama state line.
A fourth Georgia soldier was reported killed in a separate incident. Spc. Michael Stokely, 23, of Loganville was killed Monday night when he stepped on an explosive device, WAGA-TV reported. Stokely is the son of Coweta County Solicitor Robert Stokely and had been in Iraq for two months, according to WSB-TV. He was a 2001 graduate of Loganville High School, the station said. No other information was available Tuesday night.
All four were part of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 48th Brigade Combat Team, which has lost 16 soldiers since arriving in Iraq in early June.
Strickland was a project manager at Son Electrical Contractors in Winston. He had been in the Guard for six years. He graduated from Alexander High School, where he was president of the drafting club, and later earned a bachelor’s degree in English from University of West Georgia.
Greg Stanford, a minister at Dorsett Shoals Baptist Church, remembered Strickland as a well-rounded, likable man who loved to meet people and enjoyed mission work � including trips to Bosnia and the Philippines.
“He just loved to work with people who were just a little less fortunate than most of us are,” Stanford said. “I could have very easily seen Thomas in the ministry somewhere.”
Strickland’s parents, Patti and Ronnie, didn’t want to give interviews Tuesday. They released a statement saying their son saw his deployment to Iraq as an opportunity to fight terrorism. They asked people to pray for the troops in Iraq and their families.
The Saylors also didn’t want to speak publicly Tuesday. They released a statement through a family friend, Louanne Hutcheson, thanking people for “the hundreds of expressions of sympathy” they had received.
Sgt. Joseph Brown, a member of Saylor’s platoon, said he was like their official photographer. “He must have a thousand pictures of us on his laptop,” said Brown, who is at home in Paulding County recovering from an injury he received in Iraq. “He would create these little slide shows and put music to them.”
Saylor also had a little velveteen bag with a collection of items that he kept secret, Brown said. “Before we’d go out [on a mission] he made us all rub that little bag, for luck.”
Karen Dingler, who was just starting as the unit’s family support group leader, was on the phone seeking advice on how to help families who lose loved ones in Iraq when the chaplain and casualty notification officer showed up.
“It turned out to be mine,” she said. “I just opened the door and swallowed hard.”
Dingler knew why the soldiers were there. She remembers repeating to herself, “I can do this,” as she let them into her home. They asked her where her husband, Tommy, was. He was at the gas station, so they waited to tell her why they were there, making small talk until he returned.
“I could feel the pain in those poor guys’ faces,” she said. “I was trying to be nice. I knew what they wanted.”
The military told her she could keep her son’s uniform. They would bury him in a new one.
Karen and her husband talked proudly about their son Tuesday as they sat in his tidy bedroom.
Several eagle figurines sat atop his chest of drawers. A poster of Osama bin Laden with a red target on his chest hung on his wall.
Joshua’s 16-year-old brother, Samuel, lay on his bed, sobbing.
On the door to Joshua’s closet is a picture of him and his high school sweetheart, Katelyn Wood, taken when they attended a military ball. She wore a black gown; he was in his ROTC dress uniform. It was their first date.
Before leaving for Iraq, he had asked her father for his blessing to marry her. He planned to go to Kennesaw State University, study history and then teach it in high school.
Katelyn held a “just in case” letter he had written her on notebook paper. She couldn’t force herself to open it. But she peeked at the closing sentence: “Yours to the very end.”
— Photo editor Celine Bufkin and news researcher Sharon Gaus contributed to this report. Jeremy Redmon reported from Hiram, Anna Varela from Atlanta.
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By Jonathan
August 17, 2005 07:09 AM | Link to this
At this moment, my thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of SPC Joshua Dingler, SGT Thomas J. Strickland, and SPC Paul Saylor.
I am currently stationed in Iraq at the same base as the 108th Armor Battalion. I know that this is a hard time for the soldiers, officers, and families of the 108th Armor Battalion and all of the units attached to them. But, in my opinion, this tragedy will only strengthen our determination to bring freedom and democracy to the Iraqi people. The service and dedication of our fallen comrades will never be forgotten.
I have always believed that when death comes to the mortal man, birth comes to the angels of heaven.
I pray that God comforts the families of SPC Joshua Dingler, SGT Thomas J. Strickland, and SPC Paul Saylor during this time of sadness.
By Jeannie
August 17, 2005 07:45 AM | Link to this
We are praying for you all and are holding you close in our Hearts.. These men are Heroes and will be Greatly Missed.. They are Home Now… To the Scouts— I know that you all are very close with one another.. Hold to that closeness and always remember the great times that were shared. We are praying for each of you all too in this sad time…There are no words to say in times like these… WE LOVE YOU ALL——————- SCOUTS OUT ….. Jeannie
By Linda
August 17, 2005 09:19 AM | Link to this
As I read this article…my eyes are flooded with tears.Although I never met Joshua, his mother was a constant presence at the FRG meetings. I cannot even fathom the grief you all must be going through.My sincere condolences are with all of the fallen soldiers families.
By Aaron Michael Danna
August 17, 2005 09:22 AM | Link to this
To the Stokely family:
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. The Vennemann’s are part of my family and I know how close “Stokely” (as he was always referred to) and Jeff were and always will be. Although I never had the chance to meet Stokely in person, I know what a brave and courageous man he was to fight for us.
There are no words that will ease the pain, I just hope you find comfort and support in your family and friends who are there for you.
With sincere gratitude, Aaron Michael Danna
By Jim
August 17, 2005 09:39 AM | Link to this
My son, Andy, was in Josh Dingler’s ROTC unit when Josh was the Batallion Leader. Andy admired Josh so much and, I believe, saw him as a mentor. So inspired, Andy just completed basic training as he enlisted in the same National Guard unit as Josh.
Our family grieves the loss of Josh and prays for God’s comfort for the Dingler family. Heaven just gained one very fine young man.
By Lisa
August 17, 2005 12:22 PM | Link to this
Keeping your family in our prayers. Our daughter, Rachel, attends Hiram High School with Samuel. I know you are very proud of your son and our family is very proud of the sacrifice he made for our country. Gold bless you. Tony, Lisa, Rebecca and Rachel Watkins
By Debra Cook
August 17, 2005 02:14 PM | Link to this
Josh was in the Boy Scouts and ROTC with my son Eric. Josh was one of the 5 charter boys of BSA Troop 321 in Dallas Ga. We will all miss Josh. Tommy, Karen and Samuel we are praying for you. Love You All. Debra, Megan and Eric Cook
By Melody Landrum
August 17, 2005 02:54 PM | Link to this
I have known the Dingler family for years. Josh’s father, Tommy, was the pastor of our church for a while.
I will always remember seeing Josh in his uniform at the high school where my children attend. He always looked like a soldier… Strong, Proud, Brave.
I feel honored to have known him.
My prayers are with all his loved ones.
Melody
By CW2 Bryan Durrette
August 17, 2005 03:54 PM | Link to this
As a former scout in this unit I knew Sgt Strickland very well, as well as his father a retired member of the very same scout platoon.
Word can not begin to express the sadness in my heart for Stick and the other hero’s that have lost their live to protect our freedom.
We all should be very proud of these men for all they are doing and the sacrifices they have made.
All SABRE Elements….. SCOUTS OUT!!!!
Candyman take care of our boys and bring them home safe!
By Tom Rozmyslowicz.
August 17, 2005 04:07 PM | Link to this
To the soldiers of the 48th Brigade I express my deep respect and awe at your courage and willingeness to confront your duty day after day. I had the privilege to observe the brigade a decade ago at Ft. Irwin. Every soldier, with great sacrifice to personal lives and families, was prepared to face the enemy a world away. I again observed the brigade on parade at Ft. Stewart in May. I also saw hundreds of the brigade’s soldiers with their families—saying good by as soldiers do. There is nothing that grabs your heart more than seeing little ones saying farewell to a dad or a mom. I felt every minute of it. But I also felt pride. What I have seen of the 48th are soldiers prepared to sacrifice everything they have to go in harms way and honor the oath we all swore on enlistment and commissioning. Not bragging, just ready to serve, what I’ve learned over 58 years makes the American soldier so unique. As an infrantryman and son of an infantryman the 48th and its conduct have my my full repsect. The loss of a single soldier is a loss deeply felt by every soldier. May the soldiers of the 48th know that every soldier’s heart, retired and active, is with them on their mission. May God be with you and bring you through the fight. May he sustain your families. You are great Americans and you are the most noble among us. God bless all of you.
By Billy Willey
August 17, 2005 06:09 PM | Link to this
“Billy, you read the newspaper, watch the news?� Jessica asked. I had walked up to the counter to get a refill on a bottomless cup of coffee. The employees at Borders have known me for a long time, and ever since their megamart of books shut down the local independent bookstore I had worked for, I took up residence in Borders café. I am as much a fixture there as that older guy who has read nothing but Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele novels since his wife died, or that Bible study group that meets there, or the hippie kid reading sci-fi novels. The running joke is that I should pay rent, but I always explain that they should be paying me for providing atmosphere. What’s a café without a guy at a table scribbling away furiously in a notebook or figuring out life on his laptop? I have watched generations of employees come and go there, and it has been my pleasure to know some of them outside of the store. Some of them I have gone to college with. And with all of them I have had many a laugh. “No, of course not,� I offered sarcastically. “The news is bad for ya…� Jessica wasn’t smiling. We often get into silly conversations about nothing at all, but this was something important, something worth telling me about. She paused and looked straight at me. “Remember Tom?� she asked. “Yeah,� I said. And my heart sank. There was not levity here. Of course I remember Tom. Tall guy, used to work there several years back. We had some philosophy courses together. When he got his BA in English, he left Borders to travel about the US like a Dharma Bum, doing construction work and gathering stories. We both liked Kerouac. He was also in the Army Reserves. He was looking forward to going on duty. He was looking forward to helping people out. Dammit, when we last shook hands I told him to watch out for himself and be safe. “Tom was killed last week in Iraq,� she managed to say before her eyes became filled with tears. Tom Strickland. Not Tom. And for an instant, I thought this was a joke, the beginnings of one the silly conversations we have around the café. I wanted it to be a joke. But, no, Tom was gone. And through a heavy heart, she tried to tell me the details, told me which newspapers to look in. She was surprised that I hadn’t noticed the display at the front entrance of the store when one walks into Borders. I went back to my favorite table, set my bottomless cup of coffee next to my laptop, and took a walk outside. I stopped by the picture on the easel at the front entrance. There was Tom, in a black cape, holding up a glass to perform some illusionist’s trick. It must have been taken at one of the first celebrations the store had for one of the earlier Harry Potter’s book. Although rather tall, in his glasses, he looked like an older version of that wizard hero. And I went outside into the sunshine and looked at the sky for a while, watching the people walk across the parking lot. Ironically, one of the classes we had together was in the Philosophy of Existentialism. We were undergraduates then�I was working on a degree in Anthropology, and Tom was finishing up his in English. His capstone paper for his degree was on H.G. Well’s War of the Worlds. Something about assimilation, communism, and fear. The guy was always reading something, and it makes sense that people who work in bookstores would become friends. In that class, he sat behind me, and together, we dominated every conversation and discussion initiated by the professor. No one in the class either cared enough or understood enough to get involved. And we even argued with each other. Sartre, Camus, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky�we took each on. Man is a useless passion? Can you stand above the herd and not have compassion, Zarathustra? You begin to understand what you are by the ability to say “No, that’s wrong!� Hey you, time to join the rest of Humanity and stop peering through the cracks of the floor, Mr. Underground Man. Damn, I was such an existentialist then, while Tom always managed to argue admirably from the essentialist perspective. I don’t really know much about what Tom believed in, but he believed in something. He believed in God and Country. He believed in being a good person. Tom, surely you knew what James Frazier said in the Golden Bough about certain kinds of magic, “that things which have once been in contact with each other continue to act on each other at a distance after the physical contact has been severed….� C’mon, Tom, one last discussion. Divine Providence? Circumstance? Determinism? Freewill…
By Jessica Stoner
August 17, 2005 07:18 PM | Link to this
Josh Dingler was always admired in my school. Everyone in the JROTC was. I won’t ever forget how it looks when such young men put on such an adult uniform. It continues to break my heart while I think of it. My husband, Wes Stoner, was really good friends with Josh, as was I. I have never felt this kind of pain, and even though my husband is in Germany waiting to be deployed with his troops once again, I cannot even claim to know the pain his family is going through. Kaitlyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Be strong and live in the happy memories that he has left you, but also know when to be strong and live your life as well. You know he would want that for you. While attending the Military Ball for the JROTC, I remember how happy both of them looked. I knew of only two very serious relationships then and that was mine and theirs. The moment that stands out in my mind is when all the guys decided to take the gift bandanas and wrap them around their head and sing the song from Top Gun. It was such a beautiful moment, but Josh topped off the moment when he asked Kaitlyn to join her on stage with the rest of the guys, sat her on his bent knee, and sang the song to her. I cannot seem to stop crying. I am so sorry. He was a wonderful guy, a wonderful friend, and extremely funny, no matter how serious he looked. He always had a good point to make on everything. We have lost a very important to our future and well being. He was so bright. I will miss him dearly but will never forget him.
By Mary
August 17, 2005 07:48 PM | Link to this
17 Aug - The only soldier in the 48th Brigade that I know is my beloved grandson. However, I feel love for each of the soldiers - not only those from Georgia but also from ANG units from Idaho, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Hawaii, Texas and Pennsylvania, and the Army and Marine Reserves. They are American Soldiers who are standing in harm’s way and I pray for each of them daily. Before sleep, upon waking and at mealtime. I pray for each soldier’s family also. They do their job and I must do mine. Mine is to support them with prayers and care packages.
When I read of any Soldier’s death I am saddened and through the tears I ask our Lord to comfort the surviving sodliers for the loss of members of their military family. These survivors need our prayers and God’s healing mercy to go forth and do the job they are their to do. Protect the Lord. I also ask our Lord to console the families and friends of the falen and ease their burden of loss. I then thank him that it wasn’t my own.
I also pray for the injured. If I knew an address for each of them I would send cards. They need a lot of prayers not only for physical healing but for psychological healing. Those who are alive and healing need our prayers and recognition for they, too, have suffered and will continue to suffer. They need know we support them as they put their lives back together.
Lord, please console the families of all the fallen warriors. Welcome them home to Heaven. Bless and send healing to those who have been wounded and are now fighting to return to a productive life. Bless the doctors who are treating them and guide their efforts so that our wounded can persevere. Bless our troops, Lord, and keep them safe. Please let it be Your will that no more will die or be wounded; let them accomplish their missions and return safely home to us who wait at home and support them. Amen
By MaryF
August 17, 2005 08:39 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget that Gov. Perdue has asked for a moment of silence to honor the fallen on Thur 18 Aug (tomorrow) at 1PM. Since I live in a different time zone I will honor our warriors (I am a native Georgian always) with a moment of silence at a different clock time - but it will still be 1PM in Georgia.
God bless all our troops, especially those in harm’s way, those were are injured and the families and friends of the fallen.
By Kaylie Barfield
August 17, 2005 10:08 PM | Link to this
I went to school w/ Josh for 3 years and he was a close frind of me. I remember the day we went into the war he talked about how much he wanted to be there fighting for his country. Josh stood up for me so many times when others wouldn’t. He was a great friend & a wonerfull person. I am glad to say I had the horrer of having him as my friend.
Kaylie
By grace
August 17, 2005 10:27 PM | Link to this
i went to high school with josh.i always remember him and Katelyn were always together i only had the luck to be around him for a year and then i moved to florida.he was friends with my boyfriend who was in rotc with him and it gave me the opertunity to meet him he was so full of life and i remember he always wanted to be a soldier and i’m glade he was brave enought to do what he has done.i look up to him for his bravery and strenght.my thoughts and prayers are with the dingler family and katelyn.
with much love and sympothy Grace Hancock
By Rochelle
August 18, 2005 12:10 PM | Link to this
My Thoughts and Prayers are to all the families who have lost loved ones to this awful war recently. May God be with you, and his joy and peace comfort you!
By Tonya
August 18, 2005 12:31 PM | Link to this
My heart goes out to all the families that have lost someone in Iraq. Karen Dingler has done so much for our FRG. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. Thank you for all you have done for us and know that we are here for you.
By Robert Wayne
August 18, 2005 01:49 PM | Link to this
Its a shame when someone we know passes on to be the with the Lord, and we have not kept in touch with them. My son and his, Corey and his group along with Thomas would come over to our house quite often, sometimes to spend the night and play video games, and later to discuss all sorts of things in life, that a young man facing graduation must face. I know he loved the Lord and showed that love as he considered becoming a Missonary for Christ. I guess God needed Thomas to come home for a reason. But like all Christian Soldiers, there will be a reunion! God Bless his family and friends whom he left behind.
By monica
August 18, 2005 02:53 PM | Link to this
“any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind…” from Meditation 17 by John Donne
Though I do not know these members of the 48th Brigadde, my heart is sad. I am so grateful to the men and women who protect and serve our country. You are truly heroes, and you leave a legacy for your families and fellow citizens of the United States.
By Carla
August 18, 2005 03:04 PM | Link to this
I just wanted to let you and your family know that we are so sorry for you loss. Josh went to school with my daughter-inlaw and she had said that he was a great guy. I have a brother in Iraq he is in the Marines.It is so hard to know that all of our men & women are over there but they are there for us as well as for the freedom of everyone else.Please accept our deepest sympathy but know that he is with all the other Angels.God bless your family.
By Pam
August 18, 2005 05:44 PM | Link to this
My son Johnathan Smith was company commander at Hiram the same time Joshua Dingler was in ROTC. Johnathan remembers Joshua well and is saddened by his loss. Johnathan has been in the USArmy, stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY and is scheduled to leave for Iraq in October. He will be stationed at Camp Anaconda. Our hearts and prayers are with the Dingler family and all of the families with young men and women serving our country. Please pray for us also.
By Julie
August 18, 2005 10:14 PM | Link to this
My son will be carrying a flag during his Pack Meeting this Saturday in honor of Joshua.He says its’s an honor to have the job of honoring one of our finest.
By SPC Michael Koch
August 19, 2005 07:42 PM | Link to this
I’m a member of HHC 1-108th AR currently in Iraq, as a member of the mortar platoon here, we’ve worked closely together for a long time. I’ve served for many years with Strickland, Dingler, and Saylor. They were good friends, some of the best. I will sorely miss each of them and will remember them always. Until we meet up later on down the road, I’ll see you later guys.
By SPC Kimberly J. (Driskell) Schatz
August 19, 2005 10:27 PM | Link to this
My heart aches for the Strickland family’s loss. I am also a graduate of Alexander (1992) and grew up on Dorsett Shoals Rd. I didn’t know Tom well, but I did know him and I am deeply saddened to know of his death. My unit is currently serving in Kuwait, trying to get our guys home and back for R&R… We in the 118th Personnel Services Detachment want to assure the families that we personally, as fellow Georgia National Guard soldiers, are able to salute our brothers and sisters in the 48th BDE as they leave theater and make their final journey home. It is an honor and a priveledge for each of us to pay our respects to them. Although we are not part of 48th BDE, each loss is still felt by us personally, as are any in our military, but it hits especially hard knowing it’s one of our own fellow Georgia Guard Soldiers. God Bless.
By Deborah Cannon
August 21, 2005 08:33 AM | Link to this
My thoughts and prayers are with each of the families, I cant began to know how you all feel. All I know is my heart aching. My husband is serving with the 1/108/ 48 BCT, I pray everyday for his safe return. Be so proud of your soldiers. May God be with you. God Bless All our troops. Until they all come home.
By Heather Payton
August 21, 2005 02:24 PM | Link to this
Even though I regret not knowing Josh on a personal level, it was evident by his large circle of friends and how loved he was that he was a very honorable, very charismatic young man. I saw him only a few times during my freshman and sophomore years but each time, he had a smile on his face, especially when around Katelyn. My boyfriend always wanted to be just like him; He was like an older brother to everyone in JROTC and an inspiration to so many. Now that he has proudly served God’s prupose for him, he’s Home where the terrorists can’t hurt him now. I commend Katelyn for her incredible strength through this rough time because I feel her pain immensely. I love you, girl and Love goes out to the Dinglers…God Bless America
By Tim Rivera
August 22, 2005 12:24 AM | Link to this
I have created a memorial page for Spc. Joshua Dingler for friends and others to post messages in honor of Spc. Dingler, as well as for encouragement to his family.
By Chidi Ifedili
August 22, 2005 11:20 PM | Link to this
Paul and I worked together at the Target store in Alpharetta Georgia. Paul was wonderful with both team members and guests. His great attributes earned him three promotions in the short time he worked with us. Paul will sincerely be missed for his courage and dedication to this great country. We will miss you greatly Paul, but we are comforted knowing you are resting peacefully by the side of our Lord. My heart-felt condolences go to his family.
By Niki M.
August 23, 2005 11:50 AM | Link to this
To the Dingler family:
I haven’t seen or talked to any of you in a while… But when I was younger Tommy pastored my church here in Rocky Face, GA for a few years… Me and Josh and Samuel were very close as kids…I always knew there was something special about Josh. We would be playing a game of Cops and Robbers or something..and Josh always wanted to go after the bad guys! He was a very outstanding kid,I can only imagine what the man turned out to be… Karen & Tommy: Im praying for you!! stay strong, and remember Gods with you! He lost a son once too..so turn to him and be strong!
Samuel: I can only IMAGINE what it must be like to lose your older brother at such an important age and time in your life…Im also praying for you!
..::Keep your head held high and remember God loves you and so does everyone else,we are all here for you guys!::..
By Chris Coats
August 23, 2005 04:58 PM | Link to this
Paul Saylor’s funeral was held at the Bremen High School football field he played on. What a moving experience. He was a wonderful young man…and is a hero for all of us. I thank God for him and his life…and sacrifice.
I graduated from high school with Josh Dingler’s father at Bremen. Our entire city mourns the loss of these two fine young men.
May God bless their families and keep them strong in the days ahead. May he also watch over the other soldiers in harms way. I am thankful for their lives. I am thankful for the resolve of those left behind to complete the mission and provide freedom to the people of Iraq.
It hurts to have heroes in our midst…
By Matthew Rollins
August 24, 2005 09:23 AM | Link to this
I went to school with Josh, one year above him. We were both in JROTC together. Its a terrible thing when something like this happens, Josh was a good kid, did well in school, did well in JROTC. He liked to have fun like every other kid though so it saddened me to hear about this. I know my prays are sent out for his family and the families of the others lost, and I hope others are sending out their prayers as well.
By Shannon Jordan
August 24, 2005 08:15 PM | Link to this
I went to high school with josh, and no matter what he always had a smile on his face. It was a beautiful funeral for a beautiful and well deserving young man. Josh you have changed the world in so many eyes and although some may not have told you, we all love and honor you for what you did. You are a dropped solider defending our country and freedom, protecting our home. All of the words that we could possibly say will never be enough for the lost we have all suffered. You where a great friend to many, the world to one, and a brother to everyone you came across. Although we will never be able to repay you for all of your courage…we can stand here before all, god and people and say, Thank you!
-Shannon Jordan
By Jonathan Newman
August 24, 2005 10:31 PM | Link to this
I was very fortunate to serve with Josh in the Stinger Battalion JROTC at Hiram High School. He was an inspiration to us all. I especially enjoyed him being our Battalion Commander our senior year. He was the Best. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy, Karen, Samuel, and Katelyn.