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Man Killed In Construction Accident In Hudson Valley; Support Swells For Partner, Young Son Man Killed In Construction Accident In Hudson Valley; Support Swells For Partner, Young Son
Man Killed In Construction Accident In Hudson Valley; Support Swells For Partner, Young Son Total strangers are coming to the aid of the grieving partner and young son of a man killed in a Hudson Valley construction accident. John Lust, 63, of Glen Spey, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, in a jobsite mishap in Sullivan County, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Details about the accident have not been released. “John was a devoted life partner to Lisa and a loving father to her young son, Lucas," organizers Doug Militzer and Amy Miller wrote. "His sudden passing has left an unbearable void in our hearts — and a financial burden for his family." The campaign, which had collected over $37…
Virginia Councilman Set On Fire At Work Fighting For Life Amid Complications, Family Says Virginia Councilman Set On Fire At Work Fighting For Life Amid Complications, Family Says
Virginia Councilman Set On Fire At Work Fighting For Life Amid Complications, Family Says Weeks after a horrific workplace attack left Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler fighting for his life, his wife is sharing an emotional update on his condition. Vogler, 38, was doused in a flammable liquid and set on fire inside Showcase Magazine in Danville—where he works as Director of Marketing—on Tuesday, July 30, according to the Danville Police Department. Police said 29-year-old Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes entered the building with a five-gallon bucket, confronted Vogler, poured it on him, and then allegedly set him on fire outside after he tried to escape. Emergency crews rushed to…
Saved by the Bell: Quaker Prep School In Sandy Spring Will Stay Open In Surprise Move Saved by the Bell: Quaker Prep School In Sandy Spring Will Stay Open In Surprise Move
Saved by the Bell: Quaker Prep School In Sandy Spring Will Stay Open In Surprise Move In a stunning twist that has left the community buzzing, Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) in Maryland is not closing after all. Just weeks after blindsiding families with the bombshell news that it would shut its doors after the 2025 school year, SSFS has officially reversed course — and it’s thanks to an outpouring of last-minute financial support and good old-fashioned community grit. In an urgent message sent Tuesday, April 23, the Board of Trustees announced that “a path forward” has been secured thanks to “substantial and meaningful funding guarantees” from a newly formed Coalition o…
Virginia Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home Virginia Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home
Virginia Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home A 28-year-old Virginia father of two who was working to save for his family’s first home was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash while heading to his second job, prompting an outpouring of support from loved ones and coworkers. Steven Wine, a husband, father, mentor, and shop manager, was on his way to work around 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, when he was involved in the fatal crash.  The Spotsylvania native had just celebrated his birthday and was working around the clock to give his young family a better future, his loved ones say. "Steven and his wife had been saving tirelessly for …
Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable' Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable'
Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable' A devoted father and a young man pursuing the American Dream are being mourned after their lives were tragically cut short in a Fairfax County pond crash. Karna Khadka, 55, and 20-year-old Nishchal Bhatta lost their lives last week when their car plunged into a frigid Chantilly pond, likely due to icy road conditions. Officers were called to the 3900 block of Centerview Drive at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, for reports of a submerged vehicle, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Responding officers found the car fully underwater. Emergency crews from the Fairfax County…
Young Mother Karina Amaya Of Germantown Dies Suddenly: 'Devastating' Young Mother Karina Amaya Of Germantown Dies Suddenly: 'Devastating'
Young Mother Karina Amaya Of Germantown Dies Suddenly: 'Devastating' A tight-knit Maryland family is mourning the devastating loss of Karina Elisabeth Amaya, a beloved mother of two who passed away unexpectedly, her family announced. Amaya, of Germantown, was remembered as a caring and devoted daughter, parent, and fiancée. She is survived by her mother Lucy; her two young sons, Jeremiah, 6, and Adrian, 5; her fiancé Sean; and her grandmother Ana Maria, along with her father, uncles, and cousins, according to a GoFundMe launched for her family. “Karina was a loving and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met,” her family said. Loved ones are ask…
Expectant Father Gunned Down In Baltimore Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him Expectant Father Gunned Down In Baltimore Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him
Expectant Father Gunned Down In Baltimore Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him Justice may have been served for a single mother who suffered a tragic loss, though that won't bring her 27-year-old brother back after a midday shooting. Baltimore resident Maurice Prioleau, 28, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of DeAngelo West the day after Christmas in a case of mistaken identity, leaving his family devastated. His older sister, Yasmine Coles said that West had recently moved in with her to help provide him a good home and so he could assist with her three children. Coles said that her brother was gunned down in broad dayligh…
NJ Corrections Officer From Fair Lawn Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash With Deer NJ Corrections Officer From Fair Lawn Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash With Deer
NJ Corrections Officer From Fair Lawn Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash With Deer A senior officer with the New Jersey Department of Corrections suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash with a deer on the Garden State Parkway last week, according to a campaign for his recovery and state police. Joel Hernandez, 54, of Fair Lawn, was riding his motorcycle home after work when he collided with a deer on the Garden State Parkway North near milepost 150.7 in Bloomfield, New Jersey State Police Trooper Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A GoFundMe campaign organized by William Sullivan says Hernandez suffered internal bleeding and multiple broken bones, requiring…
Foundation Supporting Families Of Fallen Newark Firefighters Foundation Supporting Families Of Fallen Newark Firefighters
Foundation Supporting Families Of Fallen Newark Firefighters The Tunnel To Towers Foundation is stepping up for the families of the two Newark firefighters who were killed last week battling a fire at Port Newark. The foundation announced it will pay off the mortgage of the family of Wayne "Bear" Brooks, Jr. and provide financial support to Augusto Acabou's fiancée, through its Fallen First Responder Program.  Brooks was a firefighter for 16 years and was stationed at Ladder 4 while Acabou had been a firefighter for almost a decade, stationed at Ladder 16. The Newark Firefighters Union recently launched its own fundraiser to assist the families…
‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53 ‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53
‘Our Hearts Are Broken:’ Support Pours In For Ocean County Boys After Mom's Death At 53 Support is on the rise for three Ocean County boys after the death of their mom from a medical complication earlier this month left them in need of financial help. Sherri Frizziola, 53, died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, her obituary says. Described as a “strong woman who made the best of everyday of her life,” Sherri, of Jackson, was known for her passion for her family and “dedicated her life” to raising her sons, Gregory, Matthew, and Daniel, reads her memorial. Meanwhile, the Frizziola boys continue to grieve the loss of their father, Steven, nearly …
Lehigh Valley 2-Month-Old On Ventilator In ICU Prompts Wave Of Community Support Lehigh Valley 2-Month-Old On Ventilator In ICU Prompts Wave Of Community Support
Lehigh Valley 2-Month-Old On Ventilator In ICU Prompts Wave Of Community Support Support is on the rise for Calliope, a beloved two-month-old infant from the Lehigh Valley who is on a ventilator struggling to breathe in the ICU. Kelsey Simms of Easton has been out of work to care for her daughter, Calliope Lillian, who has been on a ventilator in the ICU of a local hospital to deal with breathing problems since before Thanksgiving, according to a GoFundMe launched for her support. While Calliope, the youngest sister of three older brothers, is "slowly progressing," she also faces the challenge of being weaned off of the narcotics and benzodiazepines she was taking, Simm…
Thousands Raised For Family Of Peekskill Police Officer Who Died Suddenly Thousands Raised For Family Of Peekskill Police Officer Who Died Suddenly
Thousands Raised For Family Of Peekskill Police Officer Who Died Suddenly A fundraiser to support the family of a Northern Westchester police officer who died suddenly has already raised around $28,000. Earlier Report - 'Most Difficult News': Peekskill Police Department Mourns Death Of Officer The GoFundMe was started on Sunday, Nov. 26, to help the family of Gregory Jones, an officer with the Peekskill Police Department originally from Middletown, who died on Thursday night, Nov. 24, at the age of 48, according to his obituary.  The fundraiser, titled, "Greg Jones, a father lost too soon," is meant to financially support his three young children,…
‘Tragic Loss:’ Easton Residents, Businesses Rally To Support Daughter, 4, After Mother’s Death ‘Tragic Loss:’ Easton Residents, Businesses Rally To Support Daughter, 4, After Mother’s Death
‘Tragic Loss:’ Easton Residents, Businesses Rally To Support Daughter, 4, After Mother’s Death Northampton County residents and businesses alike are coming together to support the 4-year-old daughter of local mother Meghan Shearin Danielsons, who died unexpectedly on August 28. A resident of Easton, Danielsons was a former dancer who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, according to a memorial event created in her honor by her parents, owners of Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House. “She was a bright light in our life with a loving and caring nature who entertained us with endless chatter,” the event page says. “We will miss her smile, her silliness and the love she brought …