Tragedy Strikes The Covenant School: Seven Lives Lost, Three of Them Children
The community of The Covenant School in Virginia is devastated by the recent tragedy that struck their community. Seven lives were lost in a plane crash last Wednesday, August 19, 2020, including three young children. The small plane crashed into a residential area in Middleburg, Virginia, just a few miles away from The Covenant School. The pilot and his wife, along with their three children, were on board the plane, as well as a family of two grandparents and their granddaughter. The families were returning home from a vacation in Florida when the accident happened.
Remembering the Victims
This tragedy has left the families, friends, and the entire community of The Covenant School in shock and mourning. The school’s website posted a tribute to six of the victims, as the seventh has yet to be identified. The tribute page reads, “We celebrate the lives of Dr. Michael and Jodi T. Lewis and their three children, Hannah, Joshua, and Jordan Lewis, who died in a plane crash last week. We also mourn the loss of a third-grade student enrolled at The Covenant School who perished in the crash.”
Support for the Families
The school’s community has come together to support the families affected by the tragedy. The school launched a fundraiser to provide financial assistance to the families of the victims. In a statement on their website, the school said, “We remain committed to providing emotional and spiritual support to the families during this incredibly difficult time and for as long as they need. We are praying unceasingly for them in their grief and are doing our best to love them through this tragedy.”
The NTSB Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash. The agency has released a preliminary report stating that the plane made a sharp vertical descent into the ground in a residential area. The agency is still conducting an extensive investigation and has not released any official findings. The NTSB stated that it could take up to two years to complete the investigation and release a final report.
A Community in Mourning
The tragedy at The Covenant School has left a community in mourning. The families affected by this tragedy need our love and support. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Summary: The community of The Covenant School mourns the loss of seven lives, including three young children, who perished in a plane crash last Wednesday, August 19, 2020. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash, and the school is providing support to the families affected by the tragedy. The families need our love and support during this difficult time. #NEWS