Prayer request - accidental shooting

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:45 am

While I was out with my son's field trip I received a couple e-mails from friends in the town I used to live in, the home-base for the company I work for. There was an accident at the local gun club early this week (the Midland {MI} Sportsman's Club). Apparently a guy was out there alone sighting in his revolver when he slipped on the ice. The handgun discharged. It was a .454 Casull, and he took the round to the head. No need to say more other than he didn't survive.

Worse, he was supposed to pick up his son from hockey practice, and when he didn't arrive, everyone got worried. Bad enough this happened - worse yet he has a family and a child or children.

I'm sure I'll hear more about this as the days go on.

Be careful out there...

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:53 am

On the list . . .

Noah

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:31 am

prayers for all.

don Tomás · Post by **don Tomás** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:08 pm

Man, that's tough Jay. Prayers up. One of the things I've learned in this life, when your number comes up there's nothing you can do to change it. Better make sure your bags are always packed...
Tom

wm · Post by wm » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:39 pm

My buddy was one of the investigating officers for this incident......I'll hear more about tonight as he is coming over for dinner but I don't believe there is more to add than what you said.

Looks like a clear cut case of bad timing or bad luck or what ever you want to call it. I understand he was considered quite a courteous and safe member of the club.

Wm

P.S. The Midland Daily news has an article on its website and his obit if anyone wished to check it out.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:51 pm

Prayers said for his family.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:11 pm

Done.

Shawn

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:21 pm

Dang.......I've tripped/fallen a few times with a gun...even had a couple ADs....somehow, my Angel/training made me thrust the gun out and downrange everytime...... Prayers for the family.....

Scott64A · Post by **Scott64A** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:36 pm

Prayers sent for his family and friends to help them cope with his number being up.

To quote a Grateful Dead song, "Goes to show, you don't ever know, watch each card you play and play 'em slow."

In my business, when you arrive to a scene for just such a call, sometimes all you can do is think, "Man, talk about 'When it's time, it's time...'"

At least he didn't get cancer and suffer for a year before leaving this world.

Ive often opined that I want to go quickly, too.
If the Lord allows, that is.

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:16 pm

My prays are with him and his family

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:24 pm

I'm sorry to hear about this. But there is one thing I've learned from living in IL and that is when you slip and fall on ice, you rarely have control of where or how you fall.

Joe

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:45 pm

Prayers sent!

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:58 pm

Sent.
Tragic indeed.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:09 pm

Sent
Very sad indeed.

Post by **Hobie** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:16 pm

Read this earlier but didn't have time to post.

It is sad indeed. Prayers said for all concerned, first responders included.

dkmlever · Post by **dkmlever** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:16 pm

I have added mine.

Jeeps · Post by **Jeeps** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:48 pm

prayers sent

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:32 pm

Every day is a blessing...Prayers sent.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:56 pm

Very tragic. Prayers up.

ursavus.elemensis · Post by **ursavus.elemensis** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:03 pm

I pray that he is at peace, and that his family can find the faith to get through this sad event.

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:18 pm

Evening prayers tonight for all those affected by this tragedy...

GEOFF · Post by **GEOFF** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:30 pm

Very sad indeed! Thanks for posting about this. Good reminder of the importance of how we live each day and to appreciate our families cuz we don't know what tomorrow holds.

Condolences.

Geoff

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:37 pm

The family is in my prayers also. What a tragic accident. Thanks for posting. Hearing this story makes me think about making myself as safe as possible.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:06 pm

Done! Very sorry to hear this.