Your memory is our keepsake. Praying for each of you. His most recent cat Casper has been adopted by his great-nephew Kevin and is settling into his new home. He spent three hours with the Schwabs comforting them during this difficult time. Caleb Thomas Schwab was born to Scott Schwab and his wife, Michele Schwab, of Olathe. The Guinness World Records has certified the ride as the tallest in the world. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.Melanie Bailey, Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. Schwab Family, There are no words to describe how deeply sorry I am for your loss. God's promise that we will once again see and know our loved ones in heaven is our consolation. Loretta Racette. The part I found really neat, is the message our pastor gave yesterday. Though I do not know your precious son, my eyes shed tears as I write this. Grew up in Coffeyville. I wish there was something I could do to take your pain away. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your sweet Caleb. Dayton, Ohio. I heard about Caleb on Sunday, and have been praying for all affected every since. I am so glad to hear about his faith in Jesus, and of your strong faith. Don't be afraid to lean on them and share your stories of Caleb with them. I pray the Lord's peace and comfort over your entire family and all of Caleb's friends. you make and/or information you submit is truthful and accurate. Rest in the assurance that Caleb is with Jesus and you will see him again. I always tell people don't be afraid to talk about Kelsey, Smith said. Scott & Michele,I am praying for your strength while you mourn the loss of your beautiful boy Caleb. Here's the verse that our pastor gave a message on yesterday:John 16:22 "..now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your JOY. 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. Jessica, IN, Mr. & Mrs. SchwabPlease accept my sincerest sympathy.May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy and Peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirt you may abound in Hope- Romans 15:13God Bless You and Your Family. Last month, my boy also accepted Christ as his savior. I have lost two children - my infant daughter, Karen, to SIDS in 1989, and my 25 year old son, Cory, about 8 months ago on November 22, 2015. You are loved! I've had restless nights and never ending confusion on why this had to happen to your little boy. I live in North Carolina & like many people I saw the news of such a tragic loss. ~ Harry & Billie Plouff - August 13, 2016, is always painful when we heard that a littkle boy or girl has lost their lives so soon.but we are here in this world as an instrment of god, and only god can give us the peace and confort our heart with that lostthis little boy Im sure was and excelent kid, a wonderful son, and a person who people used to love.he's no longer here, but will be inside our hearts forever, cause life is the only thing that finish the desteny keep goingmy prayer and love to this family and to little caleb too, hope everybody can healing the pain and anderstand that god has a plan for each one of us.a very warm hug to the caleb's family and my respect to the litle angel that now are with god, ~ remy alexandru weszzenaar - August 13, 2016. During the 5 weeks that Cory was in the hospital, his younger brother Kenny (now 11) stayed by his side and was also there when he passed away. Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old son of Rep. Scott Schwab, died while on the 168-foot-tall Verrckt water slide at Kansas City's Schlitterbahn water park and resort during an event for elected . Kansas Senator Greg Smith, whose daughter Kelsey was kidnapped and murdered in 2007, showed up at the Schwab home shortly after he found out what happened. resources, accounts, passwords, servers or networks connected to or accessible through this Site or Im praying for your peace and trust in the Lord that he is holding your sweet son and your joy in remembering that you will be with him again one day! contained in any Material or communication you send to us for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, developing, I don't know Caleb or the Schwab family, but I want to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. im so truly sorry to the schwab family and anyone who knew him. She was born on September 14, 1918 in Winnipeg, MB. To Caleb's Mom and Dad, I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain even just for 1 minuteI do not know your family personally but I live in Olathe and have a 10 yr old son myself, who I am sure has played soccer games with Caleb, played at the same parks, shopped and had family dinners at the same place as Caleb, we've probably crossed paths many times before. Thinking of your family and your sweet Caleb. Margaret (Hogan) Schwab. Lucy Friesen, Saint Joseph, Missouri, My heart goes out to your family in the loss of Caleb." Holy fucking shit. I am praying for your family and that you feel the love of God. Kansas State Representative Scott Schwab 's son, Caleb who died at age 10 on Sunday . He and Caleb might have become good friends if they had known each other here on earth. you are the author of the Material, or (ii.) This story has touched me in a way that is unexplainable. I know the pain you feel is overwhelming, blinding, all encompassing. The boy's family had reached a settlement with . By submitting any writing or material to this Site, including, for example, information, I am SO SORRY for the loss of YOUR BELOVED SON, CALEB. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Caleb but his story has touched a lot of lives. Some new details in the Caleb Schwab death are emerging with a witness giving her account of how the 10-year-old boy was killed on a water slide at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas on Sunday. My deepest condolences to the family of Caleb Schwab. this site (hereafter referred to as "this Site") and writing or submitting any material for this Site. You will carry the pain of his absence with you forever, but please know that you will remain in my prayers. We think of you in silence. I love your family and I will continue to pray for you. I want you to know that it's not just your community praying for you. A funeral for Caleb, who is the son of Kansas state Rep Scott Schwab, is set for 2pm on Friday Olathe's Life Mission Church By Louise Boyle In Kansas City, Kansas For Dailymail.com and Kelly . I did not know your son personally, but when he passed away it was just like losing one of my children. Peace be with you all. You have many memories to hold on to. I feel that this tragedy has touched the world in a way that only the loss of a truly special person could. ~ Heather from WA State - August 11, 2016, To the Schwab family and friends of family, Our's and the country's hearts are saddened for your loss. I don't know you personally, but you are my brothers and sister in christ.In Christ, Trevor Thiessen (Wichita, KS), You don't know me or my family but I just wanted to let you know that you have been on my heart and mind this past week. Though I just heard of Caleb's loss I feel deeply sad about you losing Caleb. manufacturing and marketing products using such Information. Your family will hurt for a long time ,but as time goes by the pain will get softer. affiliated or linked sites; is otherwise inappropriate for this Site, in the sole discretion of Newcomer Funeral Service Group. and/or such entities agents and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by anyone regarding any and all writing and/or They will find some peace in the support group for parents grandparent and siblings who have had similar experiences in loosing a blessed child. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss I know because I lost someone too as well she was a very nice lady but my biggest regret was not going up to the hospital to see her before god called her home to be with him but I know someday when I get to heaven I will see her again just like you will see your soon again . Sending prayers in this time of sorrow. BRENNAN SCHWAB OBITUARY. Cory was there when Kenny was born, and Kenny was there when Cory went to heaven. AMEN. God bless your entire family and try to take comfort in knowing Caleb is with our Father and Savior! statutory, or common law rights. Thoughts and prayer to you all. I am a believer in Jesus Christ, but my faith has been weakened over the past few years. OLATHE, Kan. Friends and family of Caleb Schwab, 10, who died Sunday, Aug. 7 at Schlitterbahn Water Park gathered Friday at LifeMission Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., in Olathe to celebrate his . Photograph: David Strickland/AP SCHWAB. I know that date each year, while a significant date of joy for my family, will be forever associated with great pain and sorrow for the Schwab family, so please know that we will always think of your family and pray for you on that day.-Eastern North Carolina. just know that the community is praying for you and grieving with you. God Bless you. Everyone lost a brother in a way of this earth, such a loving soul that we had for a short time. Since I heard about your son, and his wonderful faith, as well as your faith, I told my family that the excuses have run out, and we made it to church for the first time yesterday in way too long. Passed away on May 14, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. Its an awful tragedy and no parent should ever have to bear the feelings you are having now. We thought about you yesterday. God put us all here for a test. Memorial gifts may be given to LifeMission Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS. This tragedy is especially jarring for my family (even though we do not know the Schwabs) because August 7th was my 9 year old's birthday, and we too, celebrated that day at a local water park. I pray for your strength for the rest of the days of your life. 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 . Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old son of a Kansas state legislator, was killed while riding the slide in 2016. The raft he was riding went airborne during the ascent of the second hump and impacted a metal support of the netting, decapitating him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. We are so so sorry. that you provide in connection with the use, reproduction or distribution of such writing and/or Material you provide. On Sunday, ten-year-old Caleb Schwab died at the Schlitterbahn park in Kansas City while on a 168 foot high slide. We don't understand why things happen the way they do, we learn from them and educate and help the next. Caleb Schwab, 10, was killed while on the world's tallest water slide at a Kansas City, Kansas, water park. God bless you all. 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. The churchs pastor, Clint Sprague, has served as the family spokesman since the tragedy unfolded. A full obituary will be provided at a later date. Sincerely, Carla BisherKenosha, Wisconsin. 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. Caleb Schwab. As a Christian, I feel you are all my brothers and sisters in Christ, and my heart aches for you. Precious precious good boy. Sending love, prayers, and hugs to all who knew and loved him, especially his mom, dad, and siblings. 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. My name is Trevor Thiessen. Please know that my family and I have been praying for all of you. ~ Maria Felinda Hammond - August 11, 2016. If you feel like you will never see goodness again, Romans 8:28 says "And we know that in ALL (even painful and hard to understand) things God works for the good of those who love him". Prayers to all of you-----, ~ Kathy Tremont Geary County Treasurer - August 11, 2016, Words cannot describe the full extent of this tragedy, and my heart breaks for Caleb's family. inaccurate, unfair, contains gross exaggeration or unsubstantiated claims, violates the privacy Donald Irwin Schwab, 81, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 near Copeland, Kansas. Stay strong and remember your Lord and Savior is walking right along side you. Please know that Caleb will truly be missed. God's blessings and love for you and your family. I can't begin to understand what you are going through but I have been greatly encouraged and challenged by your testimony of faith in Christ during this time of unimaginable grief. 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 . Calebs energy and amazing zest for life was inspiring and will be truly missed. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Caleb.God promise to resurrect the dead Isaiah 26:19 John 5:28,29 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. August 9, 2016. God feels for you in your pain. Follow @AFGutierrez !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? My sincerest condolences, Cheryl Bond. 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). Scott and Michele, You are in our prayers daily. It was reported that the boy died on the world's tallest water slide in Kansas. cause injury to any person or entity, and that it does not violate any third partys proprietary, There was a little league baseball game on-and all I could do was think of Caleb. My thoughts, prayers are with your family. Death 7 Aug 2016 (aged 10) Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA. standards described in Section 2 above, or for any other reason whatsoever. By Timothy Bella. To Caleb's Family,I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful son, grandson, and brother. Michael Persaud, a volunteer in the church's elementary class, responded to set up the campaign on gofundme.com. I am so saddened that you have had to endure such grief and loss. distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service God bless you all. Caleb Thomas Schwab Tweet Please click on the "Share Memories" button above to leave a message for the family. I can't even imagine what you are going through and I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this horrible life experience. May his memory be eternal! The child was riding on the Verruckt water slide when he died. 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. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful family and such a beautiful boy. Caleb's beautiful, open-spirited face. God Bless You.In Sympathy,Linda ImusMattawan, Michigan. The Schwab's are a part of the LifeMission Church family. What Happened To Caleb Schwab - Water Slide Tragedy - YouTube What happened to Caleb Schwab is a tragic and heartbreaking story. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. The two other occupants -- Hannah Barnes and Matraca Baetz -- suffered serious . Our paths crossed very briefly when Caleb played a season for the Olathe Bears. God bless you and your family.The Norris Family, Salina, KS. My prayers are with you. I know that the nation mourns with you and holds you up in prayer. I live in Georgia and was deeply saddened by the devastating loss of Caleb. He was born on September 28, 1938 to Adena Faye (Irwin) and Donald L. Schwab in Shattuck, Oklahoma. I wish I could say or do something, anything, that could alleviate the pain you are feeling right now. Love to all. Though I have never had the pleasure of meeting Caleb I know that I will never forget him now. 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