"He's also in there and he's been here for years and there are great memories of him. Scott and Michelle Schwab's son Caleb, 10, died on Aug. 7, 2016, after something went wrong when the child rode on the park's 168-foot-tall Verruckt (German for "insane") water slide. Family photo CBS affiliate KCTV reports this is the first time a visitor to . Caleb Schwab, 10,. Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old son of a Kansas state legislator, was killed while riding the slide in 2016. Heaven just got a little bit brighter for God has a brand new angel. God has you in his keeping. Please also sign me up for Penwell-Gabel's email newsletter. I am sorry for your loss. You are loved! Until then, may God help you heal your hearts, one day at a time. 3. im so truly sorry to the schwab family and anyone who knew him. Please call it: the CALEB award. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Christine and his beloved cat "Jasper". I never knew him, but I've cried over it because I genuinely care about people & I know the LORD was there to carry him home. At 65 miles per hour, Caleb's head was decapitated above the shoulders," the report explained. Your memory is our keepsake. I look at the photo of Caleb on the internet and I just want to hold him and hug him and say "I love you!". By Evan Real. God feels for you in your pain. Wise words are always "one day at a time" but someone wiser said "for some of us its one hour at a time". Pastor Clint Sprague of LifeMission Church, requested the set-up of this GoFundMe campaign on behalf of the family to help the with the unexpected funeral expenses. I want you to know that it's not just your community praying for you. 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. If there is any comfort (and there most likely isn't) please know that from my own experience 'these things' happen so fast that the victim doesn't have a lot of time to be scared. Yesterday their lives changed what they knew before they'll never get back. My heart felt prayers go out to you and your family, may the Lord give you the strength to bare this tragedy. So very, very sorry.D. I am married, and a father of two boys. I have never met your family but its feel like I have lost one of my own. i never knew Caleb, i am just a random person who was at the water park when that happened. The whole country is grieving with you, especially the parents of little boys and girls. You won't be forgotten. Ever since it happened-I've searched every news article, any online articleanything and everything to see if there was something I haven't read yet. Caleb Schwab was one of three passengers in the raft on the Verruckt ride at the Kansas city water park when he died. I can't even begin to fathom what you are feeling. For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these"Praying for your family that the Lord will bring you comfort and peace during this incredibly difficult time.In Christ, Trevor Thiessen, Your family has suffered a terrible loss. I have been taking in your memories of Caleb and my heart has been aching horribly for you. Amen. 145 pounds: championship - Maxx Fesinger (West Genesee) pinned Bailey Grubb (Fulton), 3:26; consolation - Mason Porter (Jamesville-DeWitt/Christian Brothers Academy) defeated Kody Foster (Vernon . Instagram. state law of the Site at which Newcomer performed funeral services for you or your family. or other content) without the express permission of the owner of the copyrights in the content; includes articles, illustrations, images, lyrics, photos, poems, text, or other content that constitutes, Please know that there are countless people praying for you, and a lot of us love you even though we have never met you. To Caleb's mom and dad,I am so sorry for this heartbreaking loss you are enduring. Rest in Peace little fella. Your family will hurt for a long time ,but as time goes by the pain will get softer. Dear Michelle, Hi, this is Dee your tech @ 8603, my sincerest thoughts and prayers go to YOU, SCOTT, and THE BOYS. He was a Disciple and that was his purpose here on earth. I know that no amount of tears or words can bring Caleb back ,but God had a better plan for his life . If you feel like you can't go on I want to remind you that the Bible says "God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Pslam 73:26). Although nothing can change what happened, please know the entire world is thinking of you all, and may God give you the strength to move forward, and eventually find peace. 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. He and Caleb might have become good friends if they had known each other here on earth. The Guinness World Records has certified the ride as the tallest in the world. My name is Ashley, I live in Idaho. Prayers from Michigan City, Indiana. God bless your family. You might look back on that tragic day and wish you said no to the park, or wish you picked a different day or a different time, and you might blame yourself but God says this is not your fault. I pray the Lord's peace and comfort over your entire family and all of Caleb's friends. generality of the previous sentence, you authorize Newcomer Funeral Service Group to include the writing and/or Material Julie - Auburn, AL, Dear Schwab family, You don't know me, but I grieve with you over the loss of Caleb's earthly life. Condolences to the family. My name is Trevor Thiessen. Our heavenly Father did experience the lost of his son when he was put to death here on earth John 19:18-42 because he knows your pain he lovingly invites you to throw all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7. Now all we have memories. Charles was born on August 3, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Charles F. and. He wore the number three on his jersey and played on the team coached by his dad, Scott. The family is asking for prayers during this difficult time. My heart is saddened. I will miss seeing all the wonderful pictures of watching your family grow. The Kansas House representative's 10-year-old son Caleb was decapitated in front of his . And days before that too. I can't even imagine what you are going through and I am so very sorry for your loss. I was table leader at Girl Time several times and I remember talking to you and how excited your were to be pregnant. Mr. And Mrs. Schwab,I have never met you or your family, but I wanted to extend my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the tragic time. and reserves the right to not post any submission(s) at their discretion. I am married and a father of two boys, Ian just started 5th grade, Noah just started 1st grade and they both play sports as well. God's blessings and love for you and your family. I did not know your son personally, but when he passed away it was just like losing one of my children. Precious precious good boy. My deepest condolences to the family of Caleb Schwab. Caleb died Sunday on the Verruckt raft ride at the Schlitterbahn WaterPark in Kansas City, Kansas. Caleb Thomas Schwab, killed Sunday afternoon while riding the world's tallest water slide at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Water Park, was found dead with what police on Monday evening termed a . We don't understand why things happen the way they do, we learn from them and educate and help the next. She was born on September 14, 1918 in Winnipeg, MB. Terrifying footage of the waterslide, on which Caleb Schwab died on The slide stands 168ft tall with a jaw-dropping 50ft drop. contained in any Material or communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, Love and peace to the Schwab family. She was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lynn and Isabel Soechting Day. also grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group the right to use any facts, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques ("Information") 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. When things in life seem hard to handle, just know that God is watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family on this most difficult time in your lives. Though I do not know your precious son, my eyes shed tears as I write this. Our hearts ache for you and we pray Caleb is safe and happy in Heaven. I am and will continue to pray for your family. God bless him and his family. May you God grant you strength, comfort and peace during this time. Cynthia Chase, New Jersey. Aftet 3-4 years. And your picture in a frame. contains vulgar, profane, abusive or hateful language, epithets or slurs, text or illustrations Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. He said, "When I see a little gap and I look at that class, what would be the 5th grade class now, and don't see his face in there it'll hit me more.". Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Caleb was set to start another year at the Heritage Christian Academy. It was reported that the boy died on the world's tallest water slide in Kansas. Condolence Messages will remain on this Site for the duration of the Message Book. Dear Schwab family, My heart aches for the loss of, your sweet boy/brother, Caleb. I thought I would never live or laugh again. Newcomer Funeral Service Group also assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damages to, or viruses that may I pray that God holds your family in his hands and offers his comfort for you in your time of need. distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service A mum had to be held back by theme park visitors so she wouldn't see the body of her 10-year-old son who'd just been decapitated on a water slide. Caleb Schwab, the son of a state lawmaker, sustained a fatal "neck injury" at around 2:30 p.m. while riding the 168-foot-tall "Verruckt" (meaning "insane" in German) water slide, the . There's been an outpouring of support for the family including politicians who work with Calebs father. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, It sounds like he would be a good mentor. Much love, Nicole from Lee's Summit, MO. I want your children to know that there are others, like my son Kenny, who have lost a brother and understand. ~ Roxanne Holllingsworth - August 18, 2016. Memorial gifts may be given to LifeMission Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS. My prayers are with you. Hold tight to Him and to one another. I live in North Carolina & like many people I saw the news of such a tragic loss. The nation loves and morns you. Last Sunday, 10-year old Caleb Schwab was killed while riding what has been deemed the world's tallest water . We are so honored that God has given us the privilege to pray for you and to be a part of a church family who supports you. May you all be comforted as you go through these though times and just know he is never gone. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I love Jesus with my whole heart and people who love Jesus can tell when they see someone else who also loves Jesus. I am praying for your family and that you feel the love of God. I take comfort in knowing that he was loved beyond measure on earth, and that He is now with our Lord. I have no words to express how I feel for your family for the loss of a child. Your angel is in a far better place and is watching over. God bless you all. Galveston's Schlitterbahn does not have the slide Schwab was killed on, but. I am praying for him and your family. I don't know Caleb or the Schwab family, but I want to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You have many memories to hold on to. On Sunday, ten-year-old Caleb Schwab died at the Schlitterbahn park in Kansas City while on a 168 foot high slide. License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. She was predeceased by her husband Eric and her brother Roy. For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click, 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. The devil does NOT have victory when there is such a legacy. I don't know any of you personally, but Caleb is permanently etched into my heart. May you find peace in knowing that your precious Caleb is safe and whole in the arms of Jesus - and that you will see him again. not protected by copyright law, or (iii.) Dad loved playing catch and hitting balls with us and the neighborhood kids. ~ Jerri Gupton and Family - August 11, 2016, I was from kansas. Why these things happen is beyond our comprehension. His life ended much too soon.I am a strong believer in God, and I know He has big plans for Caleb.Fly high young man.May God bless each and every one of you.I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Don't be afraid to lean on them and share your stories of Caleb with them. I hope when you think of Caleb that instead of pain you will feel grateful for the time you had with him and you will bask in the most joyful memories. you are the author of the Material, or (ii.) Grew up in Coffeyville. I'd like to think Jordan has met Caleb and perhaps Caleb is teaching Jordan to play ball and swim and read and blow bubblesthings Jordan didn't get the chance to do! Both women also suffered facial lacerations from the netting. A Kansas judge dropped charges Friday against the owners of the world's tallest waterslide after a child was decapitated on it, local media reported.. Caleb Schwab was just 10 years old when he was killed while riding the 168-foot-tall "Verrckt" slide in Kansas City's Schlitterbahn water park in 2016.. Caleb, the son of Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, was decapitated after his raft . God bless you all. 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 am a great grandma with very much loved great grandchildren and cannot even think of losing one of them. My family are believers, and we haven't gotten to church in quite a while (excuses and laziness to be honest). irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, copy, modify, display, archive, store, publish, transmit, perform, Caleb's real home has been Heaven this whole time but God brought him to life on Earth so he could change lives and I believe that he will STILL change lives though now he is with our Heavenly Father. Not sure if that's any kind of explanation. having a young son myself I can't imagine what your going through. We thought about you yesterday. Praying for each of you. BRENNAN SCHWAB OBITUARY. Lukianuk said he was a natural leader who set the example for others. Witnesses claimed he went down the first drop, then flew out and hit netting enclosing the ride. 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. Today my good friends . May God strengthen and keep you during this difficult time and may his beautiful spirit rest in eternal peace.Love,Donna Jackson of Conyers, GA, I debated about whether or not to post once more, but I wanted to share this with your family. Cory was there when Kenny was born, and Kenny was there when Cory went to heaven. I have no words except I know there are many, many good people in this world that care for you now and will continue to care for you in the days and months to come. I do know the love of a Mother and her children which is why I am here for you as a sister in Christ and also mourning the lose of your child. And I know he will be playing catch soon on the streets of gold with my Dad, a huge baseball fan, who went home to be with Jesus a few years back. Keep your eyes fixed on the Lord and He will comfort you and bring healing to your hearts.Revelation 21:4 (NKJV) And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. This life is nothing but a deception. From what I've read, Caleb was an incredible young man and I am certain that he is sitting right in the arms of Jesus.Love, Shasta (Minnesota), Schwab Family,First and foremost I'm SO incredibly sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing your family at the doctors office. I am devastated, but also full of hope that you will re-unite with him. This will get better through the Years. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. 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. Administrators told 41 Action News he attended theelementary school at their Overland Park campus. This week I read the story about your family's tragedy and I wanted to share some things: I saw a picture of Caleb and I couldn't keep my eyes off of him. resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this Site or Although, I did not know the Schwab family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. 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. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your sweet Caleb. Your son was an adorable, sweet face, beautiful child. I know because I asked him to". I hope that you will be able to take one step at a time thru this. He would say that you are a good, good father. I will forever be praying for your family-Caleb was so lucky to have you all-and he'll always know how much he is loved.Wrapping you up in hugs and prayers.With love,The Hermsen's (Iowa). Your precious boy, and your family's grace in his loss is a light in this dark world.Please know that love, hugs and prayers are swaddling & covering your family through this terrible time.The Griggs Family-Knoxville, TN, Dear Schwab Family, Our family grieves with yours over the loss of your beautiful Caleb. Never! +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. Unfortunately, he died in a tragic accident which later resulted in the permanent closing of the water park. How obvious it is that they were super close and that he was the BEST big brother!!! I am saddened to hear about your loss. His picture has truly touched my heart, and I wish your family much love, strength, and peace as you face what has to be the most difficult time any parent might have to endure in their lifetime. 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