Sad Day here at school

[keltic63]

this little girl was one of my students. She was in my class on friday morning.

http://kdka.com/pennsylvaniawire/PA-BRF--WesternPa-Hit_d_n_0pa--/resources_news_html They didn't hear the train coming......

[Vanessa White]

Keltic, I am so sorry to hear of this horrible loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and with her family on this day. Peace be with you, with love, Vanessa :pray: :love:

[u-dog]

I am so sorry that you were touched personally by this tragedy and even more sorry for her family. What a burden for the Mom to bear. I will have your community in prayer today.

People don't realize that it is IMPOSSIBLE to judge the speed or distance of an oncoming train !!! -- also it takes more than mile to stop a train going 45 miles an hour so even if the engineer sees you... he can't avoid you. SO MANY people are killed at grade crossings because of this phenomonon. PLEASE EVERYONE BE CAREFUL.

My dad used to sort mail on the trains years ago and hardly a month would go by that they didn't get delayed by their train hitting a vehicle at a crossing. He used to DRILL IT INTO MY HEAD when I first started driving how dangerous railroad crossing can be. It used to be tedious, but I'm glad now that he did.

Dave

[Jamie McDaniel]

Teachers have their lives tied up with so many that they are often touched by tragedy in the community where they work. I'm sorry for the family and you and your young students who will certainly notice the empty desk.

[Rick336]

Keltic,

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of one of your students. I know this is a very sad day for you and your class. My thoughts are with you today.

Rick

[Zerbie]

Dear God!!!!

Horrible. :'( :'(

Wishes for healing.:pray: :pray: :pray:

[NathanATX]

Oh man... I'm so sorry, Keltic.

Praying for you and for your community.

Nate

[alisaeyes]

Sorry to hear about that Keltic. times like these we realize how short life can be..

[tdogg]

Keltic,

So sorry to hear of this tragedy. I'm praying for God to comfort you, and of course their family. You are such a kind and caring person. I hope you find some joy in the day. :love: :pray: :love:

[nmwolfboy]

Steve -

My prayers are with you, this family and all those whose lives were and are touched by them. So sad.

scott

[Daniel]

Oh Steve....I have no words......only :love: :love: :love: :love:

[Vanessa White]

Hey Keltic: I just wanted to check in on how you and your students are doing today. It may be rough for a while, but I pray for you all to come through it by leaning on one another. Vanessa :love: :pray:

[keltic63]

Hey Keltic: I just wanted to check in on how you and your students are doing today. It may be rough for a while, but I pray for you all to come through it by leaning on one another. Vanessa :love: :pray:


I'm in a different building today, but it is still the talk of the teachers here. they were such a poor family. they have no insurance, little food and little money. Our school will be collecting donations for the family. There's been no word on the condition of the mother, who was critically injured.

[scorpiogirl]

I'm so sorry.
:'(


:pray: :love:

[Pathfinder]

Words cannot express the depth of my sorrow at hearing of this tragedy. I will be thinking of this family, the community, and you. What a terrible loss for all. God bless!

[keltic63]

I still have not heard about the mother's condition. However, I do know that the community paid for the funeral costs. Teachers here made sure food was sent to the home on the day of the funeral. We've made plans for a permanent memorial here at school for not only this little girl, but other children who have passed in the history of this building.

Today I had the class that this little girl was in. It was strange not having her in the room.