Prayers to all of you-----, ~ Kathy Tremont Geary County Treasurer - August 11, 2016, Words cannot describe the full extent of this tragedy, and my heart breaks for Caleb's family. John 14: 1-2Dear Schwab family; Caleb is now in the place Jesus has prepared for himhe is safe in HIS arms! Michael Persaud, a volunteer in the church's elementary class, responded to set up the campaign on gofundme.com. Kansas Senator Greg Smith, whose daughter Kelsey was kidnapped and murdered in 2007, showed up at the Schwab home shortly after he found out what happened. Memorial gifts may be given to LifeMission Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS. Your memory is our keepsake. SCHWAB. You grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its affiliates, related entities, and/or assigns a royalty-free, perpetual, To your whole family: If you feel like God is very far away I want to remind you that the Bible says "The Lord is close to those who are broken-hearted" (Psalm 34:18) and the Bible says "The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). Updated: 5:38, 24 Mar 2018 TWO teenagers have described the horrific moment they saw a trail of blood following Caleb Schwab's body down a waterslide - after he was tragically killed on the. A funeral for Caleb, who is the son of Kansas state Rep Scott Schwab, is set for 2pm on Friday Olathe's Life Mission Church By Louise Boyle In Kansas City, Kansas For Dailymail.com and Kelly . The Kansas House representative's 10-year-old son Caleb was decapitated in front of his . My son Braden-12 and daughter Abby-14 held prayers their first day of school. The raft he was riding went airborne during the ascent of the second hump and impacted a metal support of the netting, decapitating him. While he was here on Earth, God gave him to you because He knew you would take care of him and He knew you would teach him the truth and I feel like God wants to remind you that this is NOT your fault. There's been an outpouring of support for the family including politicians who work with Calebs father. I pray that God holds your family in his hands and offers his comfort for you in your time of need. You are and have been in my thoughts. Bless You. state law of the Site at which Newcomer performed funeral services for you or your family. This tragedy is especially jarring for my family (even though we do not know the Schwabs) because August 7th was my 9 year old's birthday, and we too, celebrated that day at a local water park. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. Stay together, tightly knit, strong as a family and strong as individual spirits for Caleb - until you all drink chocolate milk together again with the Trinity. God feels for you in your pain. Passed away on May 14, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. His passing has shaken me to my core even though I did not know him. God Bless. She moved to New Braunfels, Texas and made this her permanent home in 1951. You will carry the pain of his absence with you forever, but please know that you will remain in my prayers. Please know that so many people are grieving with you on the sudden and unexpected loss of your dear son, Caleb. I am SO SORRY for the loss of YOUR BELOVED SON, CALEB. cause injury to any person or entity, and that it does not violate any third partys proprietary, Love to all. Caleb will be in my thoughts tomorrow, as will those who had the blessing of knowing him. Two women who are not family members were also in the raft at the time and were treated for. I will miss seeing all the wonderful pictures of watching your family grow. He will be your sweet angel watching over your until you are all together again. Of Kalamazoo Twp. articles, illustrations, images, lyrics, photos, poems, or text ("Material") Caleb Schwab was killed on Sunday on the Verruckt waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City Friends and family had gathered on Friday to mourn the death of Caleb at a public. Please know that my family and I have been praying for all of you. Noah is 7 years old and just started 1st grade. I hope this message means well when read.. Caleb is in the arms of Jesus as we speak. May you rest in peace, Save a seat for all of us in heaven. My heart is saddened. Caleb Schwab was killed on Aug. 7, 2016, at the Kansas City, Kansas, waterpark when the raft he was riding in went airborne and struck a metal pole. Our 13 month of grandson, Jordan (Courtney's little guy) passed away unexpectedly last October. I don't know any of you personally, but Caleb is permanently etched into my heart. We are so terribly sorry for this loss. Joann M Cross, Holts Summit, MO. Caleb Thomas Schwab, aged 10, died in a freak incident when he fell from the 168-foot-tall Verruckt ride at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City. My sincerest condolences, Cheryl Bond. God bless you and your family.The Norris Family, Salina, KS. You have been a wonderful dad to Caleb (a man he looked up to, a light in his eyes) and at the same time you have represented to the World what God the Father is like by trying your best everyday to lead your family. Although I do not know you personally, we are all a part of Gods family. Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, USA. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. The part I found really neat, is the message our pastor gave yesterday. I heard about Caleb on Sunday, and have been praying for all affected every since. I have been taking in your memories of Caleb and my heart has been aching horribly for you. Caleb Schwab was killed going down the 168-foot-tall "Verruckt" ride at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas last August. I'm so grateful you led Caleb to having a strong faith in our Father. You are loved! Three weeks after Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old son of a Kansas lawmaker, was decapitated while riding Verrckt, the world's tallest waterslide, experts are still trying to figure out how exactly . He and Caleb might have become good friends if they had known each other here on earth. of bigotry, racism, discrimination or hate; is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, inflammatory, false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, It breaks my heart - but also moves me to reach out to Jesus. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your sweet Caleb. warrant that the Material you submit does not violate these Terms of Use, that it will not This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "First and foremost, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the Schwab family. Scott and Michelle,We wanted to share our thoughts and prayers with you and your family. While in college he was a member of the FarmHouse fraternity and . contained in any Material or communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, Sandra Freeman, Connecticut, 06492. tcf of Middlesex County, Middletown, Ct tcfmarch17@gmail.com .Gods Blessing to all of youI will keep you all in my prayers ! Dayton, Ohio. Please call it: the CALEB award. I know that the nation mourns with you and holds you up in prayer. There is something special about your son. Condolences to the family. I take comfort in knowing that he was loved beyond measure on earth, and that He is now with our Lord. Your hurt will fade with time. The whole country is grieving with you, especially the parents of little boys and girls. OLATHE, Kan. Friends and family of Caleb Schwab, 10, who died Sunday, Aug. 7 at Schlitterbahn Water Park gathered Friday at LifeMission Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., in Olathe to celebrate his Dear Schwab family,I feel like there are no words for the sadness I truly feel for your family. May God be with you all through your extremely difficult trials. generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material My heart felt prayers go out to you and your family, may the Lord give you the strength to bare this tragedy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Newcomer Funeral Service Group also assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damages to, or viruses that may standards described in Section 2 above, or for any other reason whatsoever. Ephesians 2: 19-22 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with Gods people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. David. the then-current Terms of Use. rights of any third party, is unreasonably harmful or offensive to any individual or community, Caleb Schwab, 10,. How obvious it is that they were super close and that he was the BEST big brother!!! No words can comfort you during this time but please know that many of us are saddened by this tragic event. I know we don't know one another, but your family has been in my thoughts and prayers since the accident happened. Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Penwell-Gabel - Funeral Home (913-768-6777) is assisting the family. We are praying for all of you and are so thankful you will see Caleb again in eternity. With which we'll never part. The devil does NOT have victory when there is such a legacy. (Hugs from Hays)In God's love,Vicki, ~ Vicki (Pirtle) Needham - August 11, 2016. Much love, LauraKnoxville, TN. I am saddened to hear about your loss. It seems strange that while our families do know each other, as we have never met I am grieving for your family and this senseless loss of such a young sweet boy. The Lovells from Sycamore, Illinois. Why these things happen is beyond our comprehension. By submitting any writing or material to this Site, including, for example, information, +Gospa,Amen I Say To You.Pocivaj v Miru.The Lord Bless You And Keep You.The Lord Let His Face Shine Upon You And Be Gracious To You.The Lord Lift Up His Countenance To You And Grant You Eternal Happiness And Joy.+g. When this horrible accident happened on Sunday, it made me talk to God like I haven't talked to him in a long time. Please know you have many fellow Christians around the globe praying for you now, including this one from Niagara Falls, Canada.with love from a sister in Christ, Nancy Diakiw, To the Schwab Family,Words can't describe how much my heart hurts for your family. The family had strong ties in the city, including at the LifeMission Church on South Lone Elm Road where they attended Sunday services before heading to Schlitterbahn where Caleb Schwab died. YouTube star Caleb Logan died from an undiagnosed heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, E! The churchs pastor, Clint Sprague, has served as the family spokesman since the tragedy unfolded. AllisonIllinois, Scott and Michelle and family,Words can't express the sorrow for what your family is going through right now. 2 Newcomer Funeral Service Group There is little comfort in words, but I hope you take some comfort in the knowledge that your sweet boy is with God. We don't understand why things happen the way they do, we learn from them and educate and help the next. I am so saddened that you have had to endure such grief and loss. encourage such an evasion or violation; interferes with any third party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of this Site. Caleb died Sunday while riding a 17-story water slide at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kan. There was something about his sweet face that could bring me to instant tears when I think about him. Instagram. Some new details in the Caleb Schwab death are emerging with a witness giving her account of how the 10-year-old boy was killed on a water slide at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas on Sunday. I pray every day since I learned of this that he is being held by God and I wish only healing and love for his family. I heard that Caleb has accepted Christ, and that you have peace in the knowledge that you will see him again someday when your time in this world is over. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, God bless you all. 10 year old boy Caleb Schwab got decapitated by one of the biggest water slides called "Verrckt" in 2016. Sincerely, Carla BisherKenosha, Wisconsin. I do not know you personally, but you're story has really touched me. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); Funeral services for Caleb Schwab will happen Friday afternoon at the Life Mission Church. We often speak your name. Multiple people were charged with second-degree murder in Caleb Schwab's death on the "Verruckt" slide. Rest in the assurance that Caleb is with Jesus and you will see him again. Terrifying footage of the waterslide, on which Caleb Schwab died on The slide stands 168ft tall with a jaw-dropping 50ft drop. The whole world is thinking of you and we won't forget about you even if we did not personally know you. I wish there was something I could do to take your pain away. Witnesses claimed he went down the first drop, then flew out and hit netting enclosing the ride. Caleb Schwab was one of three passengers in the raft on the Verruckt ride at the Kansas city water park when he died. Newcomer Funeral Service Group shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary I am devastated, but also full of hope that you will re-unite with him. All my love, Xo. his entire career, retiring in 1992. When I heard about Caleb I wanted to do something but other then having your family in my prayers there wasn't much else. As a team, we are taking this time to make sure that all of Calebs family, friends, and teammates are taken care of as they move forward to heal from this hardship. May God's angels comfort each of you as Jesus leads sweet Caleb into His heavenly kingdom. Verruckt's. This will get better through the Years. David Strickland When Caleb reached the top of the platform, he could see the sprawl of Kansas City, including the downtown skyline, some sixteen miles away. God Bless you. Dear Schwab Family,I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and brother, I simply can't comprehend your pain as you try to imagine living without him. I am grieved for you and inspired to invite joy and vitality into any moment that I remember Caleb, and to live more fully because of him. having a young son myself I can't imagine what your going through. I hope the words and knowledge of the Lord are a comfort to you at this time of mourning in your family. Material you submit, post, transmit, display, publish or distribute on or through this Site, your use of this Site, your The foregoing limitations of liability shall only apply if permitted under the laws of the state of your residence or the The women were treated for facial injuries. No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before I knew and only God knows why our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow what it meant to lose you no one will ever know but know we know you don't want us to mourn for you no more to remember all the happy times life still has much in store since you will never be forgotten we pledge to you today a hollowed place within our hearts is where you will always stay, I am so very so4y for your loss my heart grieves with sadness to know what you may be going through my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope y'all know he is now in a better place with the lord, I am very sorry for your loss at least we all know how he s in a better place than here, ~ Anthony geinopolos - September 1, 2016, Dearest Mr.& Mrs. Schwab,My heart hurts for you & all of your family, as you grieve your most beloved Son, Caleb. I found my laughter again Thanks to God. God bless your entire family and try to take comfort in knowing Caleb is with our Father and Savior! Our deepest condolences to the Schwab family. We also have some joy to celebrate and we also have a great big thank you to God for allowing him to be here as long as he was. I can't even begin to fathom what you are feeling. Tomorrow, August 14th, my 9 year old son and I will be planting a tree (crape myrtle) in Caleb's honor. Sending prayers in this time of sorrow. also grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group the right to use any facts, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques ("Information") are material, and bargained-for as a basis of this Agreement. I know God will continue to help your family and Caleb's friends heal during this difficult time. All other inquiries should be directed to Clint Sprague or asked at the press conference which will be held later today at Life Mission Church in Olathe, Kansas. Your flower arrangement will be custom-made upon your order, September 14, 1918 - May 20, 2005 Obituary Events Guestbook Claim Story Follow story Text size SCHWAB _ Joyce Schwab (nee Hagglund) graduated to heaven to be with her Lord and Saviour on May 20, 2005 at the age of 86. I've just been so sad for you all since hearing of this tragedy and will continue to keep you in prayer as you start your journey of healing and peace. Scott Schwab is married to Michele. He is a hero and deserves a statue in a special place in our nation! I like many people across the country have sent our children to these water parks, I am so terribly sorry that this has happened to your family. Unfortunately, he died in a tragic accident which later resulted in the permanent closing of the water park. Until then, may God help you heal your hearts, one day at a time. I want to thank you for letting me express to you how extremely sorry I am for your loss with me not knowing your family. Rest In Paradise to this young angel whom got his wings way too soon.Bless your family and give them comfort during this extremely difficult time. I feel that this tragedy has touched the world in a way that only the loss of a truly special person could. you provide in a searchable format that may be accessed by users of this Site and other Web sites. Yes, there is no greater loss than that of a child. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.Melanie Bailey, Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. The family of Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old boy killed on the world's tallest slide at a Kansas water park last year, will receive nearly $20 million in settlements from the companies involved,. I love your family and I will continue to pray for you. Much love daron.norfleetsr@gmail.com. Mr. And Mrs. Schwab,I have never met you or your family, but I wanted to extend my condolences. Now it's so nice to see you at Urgent Care. Caleb will not be forgotten and we'll plan on meeting him in Heaven one day! We think of you in silence. Author: Unknown Our condolences to youCharlie and Susie Hughes. You are a very loved little man. I heard your words about Caleb being your joy, and moving toward feeling joy in his memory and spirit. I am and will continue to pray for your family. God keep and comfort you. 16 yrs ago I lost an 11 niece & 13 yr olf nephew. the Material is God bless you all. Please know that there are countless people praying for you, and a lot of us love you even though we have never met you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Scott, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. . 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