A Sad Tragedy

Rux · **on:** September 10, 2014, 11:53:31 AM

Hello MT.O'ers,

I never make posts like this on any media venue, but due to it being close to home, I wanted to help out.

A co-worker of mine named Kim, a sweet bubbly cheerful young woman, received the worst possible phone call on Monday morning.

While she worked, her 4 year old daughter was at home with her father. She received a phone call at work from the local deputies, her car was found abandoned at the foot of the bridge with the hazard lights on.

When she got home to meet the deputies, she walked into an awful site. Her daughter was deceased. The father took his own life via jumping off the bridge.

The total facts from the police are still unclear.

The facts we do know is that Kim walked in to find her daughter dead and her fiance's body was pulled out of the river where he jumped earlier that morning. He is currently listed as a suspect, although we know nothing for certain. I met him and their daughter, and that little girl was his world. I like to think it was a tragic accident and he just couldn't cope with what happened.

In the meantime, her co-workers and I are trying to rally funds together to help get Kim financial assistance in burying her daughter during this tough time in her life.

Donation Link:

http://www.gofundme.com/Sophies-Halo

Official News Story:

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/26474642/body-found-near-cape-coral-bridge-identified-his-child-found-dead#.VBAeWxYXNNI

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/26478514/neighbors-react-after-learning-dad-daughter-are-dead#.VBAebxYXNNI

Sophie was a sweet outgoing little girl that could put a smile on anyone's face. I had the pleasure of meeting Sophie on a few occasions. She was very fond of singing, and would sing back and forth with you if you joined in. Picking up a lyric where you left off.

RIP Little Sophie

Even if you can't donate, if you would be willing to share the donation link to get the word out to someone who might make a donation, the help is appreciated.

Thank you to Grant for permission to make this post and thank you for taking the time to read.

ducttapetech · **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2014, 12:10:51 PM

Oh man! What a mind smurfing that must be. So sorry. My best wishes and luck to her.

Nate

Whoey · **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2014, 12:19:29 PM

tragic

derekmac · **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2014, 02:34:42 PM

Oh my god. My heart just shattered reading this. I don't even know what to say. RIP sweet young Sophie.

sawman · **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2014, 03:20:57 PM

This is sad. I have a niece named Sophie

tosh · **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2014, 03:33:36 PM

Too horrible for words.
Childhood should be a time of laughter - nothing but memories of blue skies and rainbows.
I found it heart wrenching to read.
My sincere condolences to all.