HUNTSVILLE, Ala (WHNT) — A heartbroken community joined hand-in-hand Wednesday night.
“I hope everyone gets to experience the love Mark showed his family, his daughters and the people who surrounded him,” one speaker said.
Many are grieving the lives of those lost far too soon.
“We come to you tonight in broken hearts as we grieve the loss of Ellie, Lainey, Mark, and Stella,” said another.
Shockwaves ran across Huntsville, North Alabama and now the nation, after hearing the news of a father and his two daughters killed in a Montana plane crash.
“You may not know the Andersons well, or you may not know about their faith, but this story has affected so many people,” said one of the pastors speaking at the event.
Countless people gathered as they shared stories, tears, a few laughs, and many thoughtful words about a family who means so much to their community.
“I pray that everyone can have a friend like we did with Ellie Anderson,” said one student speaker.
In the midst of this tragic event, many are clinging to their desperate prayer for the mother and wife, Misty Anderson, left behind.
“I pray for healing for this community and healing for Miss Misty and that she hears all of our prayers and our support,” one speaker said.
While it will take a long time to heal the wounds felt by Mark, Ellie, and Lainey’s absence,
The community is trying to find peace in the thought that their grieving together.
If you would love to support the Anderson family, there is a GoFundMe set up. You can also find updates on the Anderson Family Facebook page.
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