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A Mistake That Can Never Be Corrected
Jun 2nd, 2009
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few days ago there was a tragic accident in our city. A 3 year old little girl got a hold of her father's hand gun and accidentally shot her 2 year old brother to death. When I saw the story on the news I felt like my heart stopped for a few beats. I shed a few tears for the great loss that this family had suffered. I couldn't imagine being in their shoes and feeling such horrific pain. And then on top of that, having to explain one day to your young daughter why her little brother is no longer there for her to play with.
The next couple of days passed, and then today I get a random call from a close family friend. He asks me if I can make a slide show presentation for a funeral and how much it would cost. I told him of course I could make one and for funerals I only charge 1/2, because I'm not trying to make $ off of someone else's sorrows. I ask him who has passed away in his family and he precedes to tell me that the little boy who was killed by his little sister is his baby cousin. I feel so awful and tell him to bring me all the pictures & I will begin working on the project right away.
So, now I am sitting here scanning hundreds of pictures of this beautiful little boy who was taken from this world in such a tragic way. Evey picture just tears my heart into pieces. I keep asking, why would these parents keep a gun in such an accessible place? Why would they have it loaded and ready to fire? Why was nobody keeping a closer eye on them? The news reported that the parents had the gun to protect their family because of the crime rate in their neighborhood, yet they ended up being the ones to harm their family. I just want to reach through my computer screen and hug him and his sister.
As I work on this project I can't help but think of my own little brother and how we lost him when he was only 5. I can't imagine the pain his sister has to grow up with. My entire world was shook when my brother passed & I was 9 years old, able to some what understand death. This little girl is only 3 years old, nothing but a baby. And then for her to realize one day that her brother passed away from something she did...my heart pains for her. I also feel sorry for the parents for the guilt they must live with, knowing that a simple fix would've prevented this tragedy.
This story makes me realize how precious life is, and how quickly my life can be tossed upside down. It makes me even more grateful for my precious son and all the time I have with him, even when I'm frustrated with him. There's a quote by Robert Brault that I have always loved..."Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." I hope this family is able to cherish every single moment they had with this little boy and that they will always remember his angelic smile.
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  | Posted Jun 2nd, 2009 at 3:28PM A very sad story, thanks for sharing. I will say one good thing can come out of it, you've realised how precious our existence is and how quickly it can be taken from us. So seize the day, do those things you've been putting off, have all the fun you can have and give all the love you can give to those you care about.   |
 | Posted Nov 20th, 2009 at 3:51AM This story brings tears to my eyes! My heart goes out to the poor little tyke that lost his life, and his little sister. It was not her fault, like you said she was only 3, but when she is old enough to understand she will blame herself. My husband owns guns, but they are put away in a locked gun safe with trigger locks. The one gun that he has in his truck is in a locked box and our truck is always locked. I dont understand this tragedy. I wish people would use caution and common sense. Guns and young children do not mix. It is a terrible shame that we live in a society where we feel like we have to protect ourselves in such ways. |
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