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Condolences pour in for Tripp Halstead family on social media

<p>Volunteers from Sunshine on a Ranney Day transformed Halstead&#39;s home to make it handicap accessible.</p> <p>Tripp Halstead&#39;s family sees his new home in 2013</p>
By Shelia Poole
March 16, 2018

Messages of condolence poured in for the family of young Tripp Halstead, who died on Thursday .

Halstead became the subject of prayers and well wishes from around the world after a tree limb fell on him more than five years ago. He nearly died in the accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury.

ExploreA memorial service will be Sunday in Jefferson, Ga.

Send well wishes and prayers for the Halstead family by signing the AJC Guestbook.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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