Thursday, Brett & Jenny Horn experienced the unimaginable. One of their trio was accidentally killed by a dresser... Their son Charlie had woken a bit early from his nap time, and had gone to get his glasses, his dresser somehow tipped and this awful tragedy occurred.
Charlie was 2 1/2 and leaves behind, big brother: Jack, and triplet brother & sister, Will & Brigit.
This tragedy has left many speechless and stricken with grief.
I wanted to create a place that we could all come and leave our condolences for Brett, Jenny and the rest of the family, including their beloved nanny Ruthie, who was home at the time this tragedy happened.
I'd like everyone to please leave your comments here and I will print these for the Horn family and give them to them at the appropriate time, and when they are ready.
75 comments:
I am so sorry for your lost. Thanks for being so strong and sharing your story on the news. My prayers are with you as your family deals with this tradegy!
KImberly and the GA Guinn Trips
www.guinnfamilyhome.com
I am sorry for your loss. As another triplet mom, this hurts me to my bones. I watched your video and what you said about Charlie and that is how I will always know of him, how he said, "I don't know" and how he smiled. Thank you for reminding other parents to secure dressers to the wall. I have an older child and I never ever secured furniture to the wall. Thank you and you are in my prayers.
We just wanted you and your family to know that we are praying that you find peace and comfort during this tragic time. We are so very sorry for your loss. You have a very precious angel watching over you.
It seems as though there are not enough words to describe our condolences for your loss.
We would like for you to know that your story has helped us take immediate action in our home and we thank you for sharing it. Your family is and will be in our prayers.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Jared and Tricia
Camren, Cael, Katie (age 4)
Keagan (age 2)
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear sweet little Charlie. I pray that God will comfort your family and bring you peace during this difficult time. Your story has raised awareness for many families and we thank you for saving lives. Charlie will not be forgotten.
Tracey
We were so very sorry to hear about your little boy. We pray you are able to find peace in all of your wonderful memories of him.
We realize that no words can really comfort you, but please know our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With sincere condolences,
The Mullinax Family --
Brad, Melissa, Ian, Zach & Chloe
Brett, Jenny and family,
I have no idea what to say when an unimaginable tragedy like this occurs. I am so sorry for the loss in your family - Charlie was a beautiful little guy. I think it is absolutely incredible - and such a tribute to your son - that you have been so open about the situation to inform others and educate them. I know I, personally, have taken a second look at every room in our house.
Thinking about you and praying for you during this time,
Kara McBurney and family
My family is praying for you and your children. Your loss seems unimaginable, unthinkable and we are praying for you all. Many many hugs and much love to you all.
Chris & Kim
www.stephenstriplets.blogspot.com
To the Horn Family,
My name is Lisa Tracy and I am good friends with Stephanie Baldwin. I have met you at several events and want to give you my condolesences on the loss of your son. I will keep your family and your nanny in my thoughts and prayers in the months to come. How brave you were to let the public know about this heartwrenching incident. Just remember "God only gives you what you can handle". It will take time but things will be looking up soon.
Love,
Lisa Tracy
I am so very sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling. I am praying for your family during this aweful time. You are so very strong to warn others and to help us all take necessary precautions to avoid this type of accident in our homes and I thank you for your wisdom.
God Bless you and your family.
Shelley & Brian McCollum and triplets - Cameron, Carson & Casey (16 mo's)
we are praying for your family as you come to terms with this horrifying loss. what a beautiful family you are. thank you for taking the time to prevent similar accidents in other homes in the midst of your grief.
all best from hong kong
charles, tess, sebastian, jasper, sela, carys caldwell
Please know how many prayers are going our for your family during this tragic time. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are experiencing - yet you are being so strong in that you're sharing your story in hopes that others will take precautions in their home.
Love,
Laney and Shane Gliser and Samuel, Julia, and Sophia
I am just so saddened by the news and my heart just hurts for your family. We are sending our prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear of your lose. Your family will be in our prayers. No one can imagine the pain you are going through or take it away but you will be in our hearts!
Jennifer and Mike Dunn
Cameron, Anneleise, and Ella (8months)
I'm so sorry for your loss. He is a precious child and will always be yours. He will be waiting for you and watching over your family from Heavenly Father's loving embrace.
I hope you take comfort in the fact that your tragedy has alerted thousands of families to the fact that we need to secure our furniture, even things we think can't tip over. I will be going through my house again. Hopefully this will save other lives.
You will be in our prayers.
The Grow triplets
In this time of incredible heartache, I have so many prayers for you... I can't say I understand your pain, or can take away your grief. But I do know that my heart is incredible saddened by this tragedy...
I know that losing a child is no way to teach a lesson, but you have embodied the word strength, and have shown us all how we can stop this tragedy from occurring in our own homes... We have taken this weekend, said many prayers for Charlie and your family, and took the time to secure all of our furniture. We've lived here for 2 years and none of this work had ever been done...
I'm sorry that it took this tragedy to open our eyes.
You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers...
Be Well.
Our prayers go out to you. I hope that God will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
The Brothers Family
Marietta, GA
Praying comfort for your family. I am so very, very sorry.
Dearest family,
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your baby boy. I cannot even pretend to understand the loss and heartache you must be in. I saw the news report and thought how braveyou both were in thinking of other children at this time.
May the father wrap his loving arms around you at this time. I will pray for your family.
I believe that we all come to this earth for a reason, with a special goal to accomplish in this life.
Please take comfort that Charlie has saved many many lives and that he is not gone. Never will he BE gone. You will feel him always, very close, watching over you and giving you more reasons to actively save others.
Bless you and your family for your strength and courage and LOVE that is so obvious to so many people.
Our thoughts and continuous prayers are with you and yours.
With love,
The Lile Family
Mike and Angie Lile
Maggie and Sophie Lile (1/6/05)
Praying that God will lift you up in your time of sorrow. Thank you for sharing your story so that others will be more aware.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for having the strength and courage to share your story in this sad time, so that other families may not experience the same tragedy.
I am so sorry for your loss! I will think of Charlie and smile everytime that I see a bright blue sky because I will know that he is up there painting that sky blue for you and your family! I hope that you and your family will eventually be able to do the same. You are all in our prayers.
Shannon Hey
Mom of twins Carter and Griffin (8)
How terribly horrible for you all. I just cannot imagine. Be assured that Charlie is teaching us all about safety. My twins have never climbed their dressers but I sent my husband out for safety brackets after reading this...you just don't know when they will try. I am praying for you and your family. My heart is broken for you.
Tina Sexton-Seibert (JCMOMS)
We are so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our prayers,
The Boinski's- KiKi, Steve, Allison and Ashley
Denver, Co
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We are hoping you find peace as you remember your dear sweet Charlie.
Regards,
The Unterwagner Triplets (Beckett, Finn, and Addie)
I too will be praying for you and your family in this very difficult time. Our family as well has begun makings sure our furniture is secure.
Brandy mom to twins
Kolton and Karter
My heart aches for you and I long for words that could take away your pain. All I can offer, though, are prayers for comfort...for peace...for strength for the days ahead.
Monica
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious boy, Charlie. You have created a special tribute to a life cut too short and saved lives in the process. My heart hurts for you. No parent should ever have to out live their child. I'm sadly one of those parents too. There is no right or wrong way to mourn just be there for each other. May God grant your family comfort and peace.
Our deepest sympathy,
A mother of twins (one I hold in my arms and the other I treasure in my memories)
We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie has a wonderful smile. I can not imagine what you are going through. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers as your family goes through these tough times.
The Tepsic Family
Kristin & RT
Braden, Will & Ellie
The Horn Family:
May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms during this very difficult time. Your story brought tears to my eyes, and prayers from my heart. What a beautiful boy.
Diann Cavallaro
Chad Baldwin's Aunt
I am praying for you. Lord, please comfort this beautiful family in the midst of this horrific tragedy. Please let them find the peace of knowing that Charlie is now safe in your arms, perfectly happy. We know there is no sadness in heaven, but we are grieving here on earth. Please give this family abundant blessings to get them through this, knowing that our lifetime is but a breath to you, and that their rewards will be great in heaven. Please show them your love. In Jesus name, Amen
You have touched our family. I am grieving with you. We will secure all our furniture immediately.
Love in Christ,
Julie Mihill, mom of 5 singletons
My heart truly aches for your family!! What a special little guy you have. I am speechless but want you to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers continuely!!
Rachel Hunt
As a mom of 2 and nanny of 4, I can't even begin to express how much my heart breaks for you. As a mom, you love your children and want to do everything possible to protect them. Thanks for helping others aware of this risk in the midst of your trajedy. As a nanny, I know that I love the children I keep much like my own children. Please let your nanny know that she, too, is in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers from Georgia to your family...Bridget
No words can express the grief that my husband and I are feeling for you and your family. We can only trust and believe that your angel is now playing with other angels and is warm and at peace.
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Our family is saddened by your loss. Know that Charlie will always be with you. We appreciate your courage to share your story to save other children. You are all in our prayers.
God bless all of you.
Kerry and Sean McDaniel
Max and Myles McDaniel (2 year old twins)
I am so very, very sorry.
~krissy evans, Pittsburgh PA
I can't begin to understand the depth of your grief. Thank you for opening your hearts and lives to the rest of us in this difficult time. May God grant you peace and provide whatever comfort there is to be had in time. You and your family will remain in our prayers.
The Sorrells Family
Keira, Richard and GGG trips Avery, Lily and Zoe
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have 3.5 year old triplets BGB and can only imagine what sorrow your entire family is facing related to this tragedy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers for strength through this difficult time. I wish I could offer more. Charlie is most definitely watching as an angel over your family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have 3.5 year old triplets BGB and can only imagine what sorrow your entire family is facing related to this tragedy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers for strength through this difficult time. I wish I could offer more. Charlie is most definitely watching as an angel over your family.
Im so sorry! i cant imagine the pain you are going through, we will pray for God's love, comfort and strength for you and your family.
I wanted you to know that I am very sorry for your loss. Charlie is a beautiful child. I cannot imagine what you are going through and try to remain strong for each other. My children were all climbers and I realize how lucky I am that we didn't have any tragedies in our house. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us.
Denise Fisher and the Fisher Trips
Jared
As parents of triplets, we cannot imagine the pain you are going through. Our prayers are with you.
Dearest Horn Family & Nanny,
What a beautiful boy Charlie is. So much personality behind those cute little glasses. What a beautiful family you have. You are incredible people. You have such strength and grace. You have saved innumerable accidents from happening in others peoples homes. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. As a mother of triplets and an older child as well, I cannot tell you the times we had incidents when the children were smaller where someone could of been injured but werent. My heart aches so terribly for you. I pray for you all through my tears and hope that it takes some of yours away if just for a moment. My love and prayers got out to you. God bless you and keep you all.
What can I possibly say that even seems appropriate? I'm so terribly sorry. I will pray for your angle Charlie and that you and your family will somehow find peace. Thank you for sharing this with so many. I'm sitting here thinking of every room in the house and what we can do to make them all safer. God Bless you.
I follow the blog of a friend of yours. I cried when I read her post about Charlie's very horrific death. Your entire family is in my prayers. I find it extremely brave for you to share your story so others can be reminded of the dangers furniture can pose. My own Charlie, now 7, broke his foot at 3 when he pulled the TV down on it - I've often thought of how lucky we were that day.
Brett and Jenny,
We are so sorry to hear about Charlie. What a sweet little guy. He is missed by people he didn't even know. We do know that he is in heaven now and someday, our God and Creator of heaven and earth,who created him,will bring you together again thru Him who He sent to save us from grief and tragedy. May you find peace and comfort in Him and His plans for you.
In Him,
Jay and Lisa White
I am so heartbroken by your loss. As a mother of three year old triplets, I can't imagine what you are going through with the loss of Charlie.
He is beautiful. Know that you will see that smile again someday and for now, know that he is in heaven. No childs death is ever in vain. God had a plan for him and needed him long before his time to go.
Tanya and Von Siekman
Sam, Jay and Meg
I wanted to tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking about all of you these past few days. Thank you for being so open about what happened and know that you have helped many others. May you have strength during this diffcult time.
God Bless,
Nicole
There are no words to express how parents everywhere are grieving with you and praying for your family. I am in awe that you were able to be so composed and well spoken at this time. Thank you for reminding us all to be watchful and cautious. God Bless you all!
Dear Jenny and Bret - My grief for your loss is immense. I cannot express how sad I have been since hearing of this tragic accident. I cannot imagine how you and your family are coping with this accident and the loss of such an amazing family member. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Anne Lane (Old Cerner team buddy)
Please accept our prayers for your family as you experience this loss of your beloved angel Charlie. As a fellow tripletmom, I cannot begin to imagine what you and your family are going through. But please know that you all are in our prayers & thoughts!
Katina, David & the Meacham triplets ~ Derrick, Nicholas & Kaitlyn (3 yrs)
My heart just breaks for your family, so sorry you are going through this. I pray that many people learn from your sadness. It possibly saved my little ones, when we heard the story we put the latches on the dresser the very next day.
My family is praying for yours.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and nanny during this difficult time. May the Lord grant you peace and strength.
Thankyou for making us all aware of securing furniture.
My sincerest condolences
Em from Australia
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. You are very blessed to know charlie and love him, and i am sure you miss him very much. I am so so sorry for your loss.
From the very bottom of my heart I want to thank-you for being so incredibly brave and selfless in reminding the rest of us that the simplest oversight can be so devistating.
From my family to yours, you are in our thoughts.
Love
Amy, Chris, Thomas & Nathan
Dear Horn Family and beloved nanny Ruthie,
I wanted to express my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your precious Charlie. Thank you for sharing your story so that other families can learn from this tragic accident.
Respectfully,
Casey
Mom to triplet girls born 8/22/05
I cannot express how sorry I am that you are having to go through this, but you will be in our prayers.
Brooke Bramblett
Carson, Griffin, and Micah
2.5 years old
There are no words. Just know that my heart goes out to you and your family.
David Lanning
Greenville, SC
We were so very sorry to learn about Charlie's tragedy. Thank you for sharing your story with the news. You guys are so strong to turn this into an educational awareness for parents in the KC metro area. We think of you often and hope with time you find comfort and peace.
We will be thinking of you.
Kendra Kreimendahl & family
Please let me know if the JCMOM group can do anything to help your family.
My heart aches for your loss. There are no words I can give to adequately express how I pray for your family to be able to remember Little Charlie with love and laughter.
You will never forget- and you shouldn't- but over time the pain will be tempered with peace. I do believe that you will be able to see your sweet Charlie again!
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my mind and prayers
Melany from South Africa
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I am sending many prayers your way.
Stacey
Mom to Noey, Jake, Jarred, and Beckah (fraternal quads)
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. I have been praying for your family all week and will continue to do so. Thank you for encouraging parents to love on their children a little more. God Bless you.
My deepest condolences.
OUr thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Featherston Family
Your son was beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a 2 1/2 year old as well. Take care of yourselves during this painful time.
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting--
over and over announcing your place in the family of things.
Lisa
Chad Baldwin's cousin
I know there are absolutely no words that can be said to make things better--please know that we are praying for you daily.
Erika Allison in Columbus, MS
The loss of your beautiful son absolutely breaks my heart. I am so terribly sorry and wish your family much peace and healing.
Brett, Jenny and family
I am so incredibly sorry for your heartwrenching loss! I cannot imagine the sorrow and heartache you must be feeling right now. I pray you somehow find peace and the strength to get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Kiley Schnarr
Logan, Brooke, and Chase 18 mo's old
Prayers and hugs for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie is a beautiful child, and I hope you find comfort in precious memories.
Your strength in sharing your story at this time is amazing and will surely save the lives of other children. Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for strength for the days ahead. My heart aches thinking about what happened, and has made me be more careful with the furniture in my babies rooms. We love you, and God Bless.
Love,
The Taber Family
Dear Brett and Jenny Horn,
At this moment, I am grieving for, and with, you. My deepest condolences go out to your intire family, but mostly to you two.
I would like you to know, that even though we are millions of miles apart, I still care for you, and judging by the other comments, many more do, too.
Your story is tragic, yet filled with information, as if it had not happened, parents possibly would not know the dangers that you have witnessed. Though, I believe it would have been better if we did not know, and Charlie was still with us.
I give you my luck, and shall pass on your story to parents everywhere.
My heart is with you.
Your truly, Simone
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