Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Three Outstanding Men

Life is precious. Family is precious. This is what I have learned this week. Tragedy struck in my family on Monday with news that my sweet Uncle Ron and his two sons were killed in an airplane crash while on their way to a father and sons fishing trip in Oregon. I could go on and on about examples of why these men were amazing but no words can do it justice. They just were.
Jed Mingo, 32
SLC, Utah

Jordan Mingo, 26
Lehi, Utah


Ron Mingo, 62
Paul, Idaho


And so it goes in situations like these, my mind has been racing with thoughts of ANYTHING that I can do to help....anything at all, and besides prayers there is only one other thing I can think of doing.

Jordan left a young wife, Shelley and three young children behind in his untimely death. Shelley is now faced with a daunting road ahead of raising these three children(one born just three short months ago) under the age of four without the love of her life and rock by her side. There has been a paypal account set up in Shelley's name that will take donations of anyone who would like to help. A little (even $1 or $2) adds up to a lot and the more word gets out, the more this young mom will be helped. Below are quick directions on donating to Shelley:

1) Click on following link http://wherearethemingos.blogspot.com/
2) On right side bar you will see donate button under paypal
3) Enter payment info and it will be sent directly to Shelley's account

Jordan, Shelley and kids



Jordan and his brand new baby boy


10 comments:

Shalice said...

Mel I looked at the link that you posted on your facebook on Monday, I am so sorry to hear about you family. Your post was nice and needed. Best of wishes for their families.

Lots of Love
Shalice

Brad and Jana said...

Seriously, this breaks my heart! I am so sorry that your family is having to go through this! All of your family that is suffering from the loss of these 3 men are in our prayers!

Ashli Paynter said...

Oh my gosh Mel I'm so sorry. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jen said...

Oh Melissa I'm so sorry your family is going through this...we don't know why things like this happen..but it is sure hard !! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

Jen said...

Oh I'm so sorry Melissa. What a heartbreaking tragedy. My heart just goes out to their families. I can only imagine how difficult it is. They are definitely in our prayers.

The Leatherberry's said...

Oh my gosh! I am so sorry Melissa. My heart just breaks hearing about this horrible tragedy. I can't even imagine what they must be going through. I am so sorry for your whole family and the pain you all are going through. You and your family will be in our prayers...

Jen & George Scott said...

I am SO sorry to hear about your family. That is so hard. We wish you and your family the best, we will pray for them!!!

The Dayton Family said...

Good post Lia :)

Kate said...

Ah that is terrible! I can feel the pain already creeping back into my heart as I think of what your family and especially this mommy of 3 must be going through. My sister went through the same in March! They will definitely be in our prayers. We would love to help in any way we can. Thanks for the info and link to their account!

Jobi Niu said...

Oh my goodness!! HOW SAD! I'm so sorry Melissa. I was all choked up reading this.