A family is in need of our prayers...

[Donnie]

Yesterday afternoon, I was on the phone, talking with my best friend, who is an Air Traffic Controller for a small airport in Pendleton, Oregon. While we were talking, I heard a loud explosion in the background, and my friend said "We have an emergency!", and hung up on me.

My (former) neighbor, had his helicopter (a "Hilo") at the airport, and was doing a fuel transfer, with the help of his two sons. Something exploded, spewing "Jet-A" fuel all over, and burned his oldest son (18 y.o.) to death. The Father is severely burned, and has been flown to Portland, and placed in their burn clinic.

They are a strong Christian family... and we all know that the oldest son is with our Heavenly Father... but the loss that this family must now endure is unimaginable.

They sure could use our prayers.

Donnie

[Cato]

If you don't think they would mind, give us the family's last name so we can pray for them by name.

Cato

[Donnie]

Catco,

The Father's name is "Carl Haglund" (<-SP?) The son who died was named "Eric".

I spoke with my friend this afternoon and he said that the Father is going to live. I guess he has severe burns to his arms, hands, and head. (everywhere the skin was exposed.)

Thanks again.

Donnie

[Esquire]

Donnie,

I will pray for this family now and in the future as the Lord lays them on my mind. My boys and I will lift them up. What a hard thing. I can't imagine.

Mike

[Gunner]

Prayers sent.