Wise words are always "one day at a time" but someone wiser said "for some of us its one hour at a time". Precious precious good boy. --from eastern North Carolina. Investigators said Caleb was somehow decapitated on the ride. God bless you all. I pray the Lord's peace and comfort over your entire family and all of Caleb's friends. My heart goes out to your family as you face this very difficult time in your life. Schwab Family, There are no words to describe how deeply sorry I am for your loss. No words can comfort you during this time but please know that many of us are saddened by this tragic event. The Schwab's are a part of the LifeMission Church family. I have no words except I know there are many, many good people in this world that care for you now and will continue to care for you in the days and months to come. Caleb had been at the park with his father for elected officials day where lawmakers and their families receive free admission and lunch for the day, CNN reports. ~ Shandin & Patrick Duffer - August 10, 2016, Michele and Familyplease know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Scott Schwab is married to Michele. I thought I would never live or laugh again. God be with you in this difficult time. A spokeswoman for the waterpark on Wednesday declined to discuss the circumstances of Caleb's death. May God bless you. Will be thinking of Caleb and your family for years to come. I am praying for him and your family. encourage such an evasion or violation; interferes with any third party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of this Site. connection to this Site, or from your violation of these Terms of Use. On August 7, 2016, Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old son of Kansas state representative Scott Schwab, died while riding Verrckt. I don't know Caleb or the Schwab family, but I want to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. While you had Caleb in your arms you did what God put you there to do: you gave him your time, you gave him your wisdom, you gave him your love. i never knew Caleb, i am just a random person who was at the water park when that happened. Caleb Schwab was one of three passengers in the raft on the Verruckt ride at the Kansas city water park when he died. That's a living horror movie. Of Kalamazoo Twp. By using, accessing, browsing, or submitting any writing and/or Material to this Site, I have never lost a child, but my cousin died when she was 9 (I was a 13) and I remember how it affected our whole family for many years. She was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lynn and Isabel Soechting Day. I've had restless nights and never ending confusion on why this had to happen to your little boy. Phil Jimerson (FTS). The second-oldest Schwab child played for the Kansas City Mudcats, a little league organization in the metro. Caleb Thomas Schwab, aged 10, died in a freak incident when he fell from the 168-foot-tall Verruckt ride at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City. Bless you and your family, ~ Jennifer Carlile-Frederick - August 12, 2016. Peace be with you all. Grew up in Coffeyville. Dad loved playing catch and hitting balls with us and the neighborhood kids. Our paths crossed very briefly when Caleb played a season for the Olathe Bears. I live in Georgia and was deeply saddened by the devastating loss of Caleb. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your son, brother, loved one, and friend. Then I felt the Lord tell me, he is using Caleb to bring people to Jesus, and to bring me back . My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. What wonderful pictures!! ", Andres Gutierrez can be reached atandres.gutierrez@kshb.com. I pray every day since I learned of this that he is being held by God and I wish only healing and love for his family. AP. Please call it: the CALEB award. I am writing to send love and comforting prayers to Caleb's family and friends and loved ones. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. The Verruckt is the largest of its kind in the world. To Scott and Michele,I have not the words to express my sadness and hurt for Caleb's loss. I wish I could say or do something, anything, that could alleviate the pain you are feeling right now. Condolences should be personal messages from family and friends. Three passengers can ride at any one time and are strapped into a . The foregoing limitations of liability shall only apply if permitted under the laws of the state of your residence or the For a full version of our online obituary policy, please click, 2023 Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. I will miss seeing all the wonderful pictures of watching your family grow. Sending prayers in this time of sorrow. In 2016, what was supposed to be a fun day out for a family became an utter tragedy when 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was tragically killed while riding the world's tallest water . We have you in our heart. local, state, national or international law, rule, guideline or regulation, or otherwise creates liability; uploads or transmits viruses or other harmful, disruptive or destructive files; disrupts, interferes with, or otherwise harms or violates the security of this Site, or any services, system Don't be afraid to lean on them and share your stories of Caleb with them. off site pages or additional sites linked to this Site, for any error, defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, I wish there was something I could do to take your pain away. Only someone who has experienced such a lost could understand how you feel. ~ Roxanne Holllingsworth - August 18, 2016. A memorial service is set for Friday at 2 p.m. Caleb had a passion for sports, especially for baseball. Please know that my family and I have been praying for all of you. You grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its affiliates, related entities, and/or assigns a royalty-free, perpetual, I am a great grandma with very much loved great grandchildren and cannot even think of losing one of them. 2 You won't be forgotten. Scott and Michelle Schwab have spoken out for the first time about the tragic death of their son Caleb. ~ Mother from another Angel none - August 13, 2016. Last Review: 02/10/2015 I like many people across the country have sent our children to these water parks, I am so terribly sorry that this has happened to your family. Deepest sympathies to the family of Caleb Schwab. to such submission. God bless you all. To the parents of Caleb and extended family members and his classmates,My heartfelt condolences to your family and his friends. Multiple people were charged with second-degree murder in Caleb Schwab's death on the "Verruckt" slide. I want your children to know that there are others, like my son Kenny, who have lost a brother and understand. I will pray that God gives you guys (Dad, Mom, and sibling's) the comfort that is so needed right now. God bless you all. Again I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. Instagram. Your son is very much alive and he has no sickness, he has no pain, he has no sorrow and he stands next to Jesus Christ where he will live forever. And I believe and hope that he is watching over you and loving you. I'm thankful for the many fun times they had together. Any regret that you have, any thing you wish you could go back and fix will work in you (if you will let the Lord use it) to make you a more compassionate man, will help you move forward with a stronger resilience and will build a fiercer love inside of your heart for people. 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". SCHWAB. Our 13 month of grandson, Jordan (Courtney's little guy) passed away unexpectedly last October. I heard about Caleb on Sunday, and have been praying for all affected every since. Please take care of yourselves. BRENNAN SCHWAB OBITUARY. Please know that your family has been in my thoughts and prayers this week. Witnesses claimed he went down the first drop, then flew out and hit netting enclosing the ride. When things in life seem hard to handle, just know that God is watching over you. But that is nothing new. of bigotry, racism, discrimination or hate; is defamatory, threatening, disparaging, inflammatory, false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, 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). He spent three hours with the Schwabs comforting them during this difficult time. I have never met your family but its feel like I have lost one of my own. Loretta Racette. Scott Schwab. May you rest in heaven with GOD in eternal peace. Pastor Clint Sprague of LifeMission Church, requested the set-up of this GoFundMe campaign on behalf of the family to help the with the unexpected funeral expenses. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); Funeral services for Caleb Schwab will happen Friday afternoon at the Life Mission Church. Amen! Caleb Schwab, 10, was killed while on the world's tallest water slide at a Kansas City, Kansas, water park. To Caleb's Family,I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful son, grandson, and brother. God bless you and your family.The Norris Family, Salina, KS. and reserves the right to not post any submission(s) at their discretion. -Mattie, Georgia, Scott and Michelle, I know we haven't been a part of Life Church in quite sometime, but I remember when you were pregnant with your two boys. Newcomer Funeral Service Group shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary Kansas State Representative Scott Schwab 's son, Caleb who died at age 10 on Sunday . I guess I'll defer to a favorite verse of mine, words of our Savior Jesus: "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them. contains any actionable statement, or tends to mislead or reflect unfairly on any other person, Charles worked for G.M. Caleb will not be forgotten and we'll plan on meeting him in Heaven one day! Please know we join the many mourning your loss.Steve and Nancy Ingram. Just know that people all over the country, including myself, have been moved from your family's story. Your family will hurt for a long time ,but as time goes by the pain will get softer. What a wonderful family and such a beautiful boy. Updated: 5:38, 24 Mar 2018 TWO teenagers have described the horrific moment they saw a trail of blood following Caleb Schwab's body down a waterslide - after he was tragically killed on the. He was the husband of Dr. Audrey D. Smeltzer Schwab for 12 years. Some reports have claimed that Caleb's head hit one of the women in the raft, fracturing her jaw and causing an eye injury. May God be with you all at this time. I am SO SORRY for the loss of YOUR BELOVED SON, CALEB. Caleb is an angel in Gods ever loving arms and nothing can shake those who are secure in Gods hands. The goal was only $15,000. I was in the middle of traveling when this tragedy occurred and heard about it about a week later. Aftet 3-4 years. just know that the community is praying for you and grieving with you. Caleb, who is part of the YouTube-famous Bratayley family passed . May your family find peace. Services & Gatherings Visitation: Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM his entire career, retiring in 1992. License Granted by Submitters to Newcomer Funeral Service Group. As a mom, I cannot imagine your pain or grief. 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. There is no doubt that he will be in Heaven by the Grace of Almighty. infect, your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing of this Site, or of your Prayers sent from North Carolina.The Tatum Family, I wish to offer my deepest sympathy to the family of little Caleb at this time of sorrow.Continue to hold on to the unchanging hand of God, who is always with us, RIP Caleb. If there is any comfort (and there most likely isn't) please know that from my own experience 'these things' happen so fast that the victim doesn't have a lot of time to be scared. I hope the words and knowledge of the Lord are a comfort to you at this time of mourning in your family. But things took a horrifying turn when his. As a Christian, I feel you are all my brothers and sisters in Christ, and my heart aches for you. They will find some peace in the support group for parents grandparent and siblings who have had similar experiences in loosing a blessed child. New York hearts are heavy for you and your family. I am a born-again Christian. Sincerely, Carla BisherKenosha, Wisconsin. The child was riding on the Verruckt water slide when he died. Later, some gruesome details were revealed about the boy's death. I found my laughter again Thanks to God. also grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group the right to use any facts, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques ("Information") By Timothy Bella. ~ 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 always enjoyed seeing your family at the doctors office. I feel that this tragedy has touched the world in a way that only the loss of a truly special person could. God bless you all,Pam Deghand, I have done nothing by cry and cry every day since I learned of this. having a young son myself I can't imagine what your going through. We are so so sorry. His picture has truly touched my heart, and I wish your family much love, strength, and peace as you face what has to be the most difficult time any parent might have to endure in their lifetime. "I couldn't help but see a wonderful, personal message hidden in that passage, knowing the grief you are going through, losing your precious 'joy'. This life is nothing but a deception. Caleb died Sunday while riding a 17-story water slide at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kan. Such a beautiful boy who is now in the arms of the angels. How obvious it is that they were super close and that he was the BEST big brother!!! Scott and Michelle Schwab's son Caleb, 10, died on Aug. 7, 2016, after something went wrong when the child rode on the park's 168-foot-tall Verruckt (German for "insane") water slide. By making a submission, you may be contacted by Newcomer Funeral Service Group so we may follow up with any issue relating Calebs energy and amazing zest for life was inspiring and will be truly missed. Mr. And Mrs. Schwab,I have never met you or your family, but I wanted to extend my condolences. AllisonIllinois, Scott and Michelle and family,Words can't express the sorrow for what your family is going through right now. Caleb will be in my thoughts tomorrow, as will those who had the blessing of knowing him. I am sorry for your loss. Newcomer Funeral Service Group also assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for any damages to, or viruses that may May you God grant you strength, comfort and peace during this time. obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger or inaccuracy contained therein. It doesn't make sense to mebut one comment from someone else here may have touched on it for me. He was identified as Caleb Schwab, the son of state Rep. Scott Schwab, the Kansas City Star reported. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1961. Caleb died Sunday on the Verruckt raft ride at the Schlitterbahn WaterPark in Kansas City, Kansas. Caleb Schwab, was the son of Kansas Rep. Scott Schwab. A boy who was decapitated on a water slide is remembered five years on as witness accounts resurface about the mum having to be held back from seeing the horrific scene. The 10-year-old died on Sunday from a neck-injury he suffered while riding the Verruckt water slide at the Schlitterbahn Water Park. Sincerely, Barb. What Happened To Caleb Schwab - Water Slide Tragedy - YouTube What happened to Caleb Schwab is a tragic and heartbreaking story. Much love from across the Missouri River from Jefferson City. BritneyAthens, Ga, ~ Britney Scarborough - August 12, 2016. The Schwab family is mourning the death of their 10-year-old son, and the community is mourning as well. I cannot imagine the grief you all are going through, when I think about losing one of my boys, who are similar in age. Red Deer Alberta Canada. Love to all. michael rozman. I have no words to express how I feel for your family for the loss of a child. As of 6:30 p.m. Monday a GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $24,000 for Calebs funeral costs. God's blessings and love for you and your family. He shall be in our hearts, and our memories, rest in peace lil man, Scott & Michelle:God's comfort and our home radiates our love from here to you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family on this most difficult time in your lives. God Bless You.In Sympathy,Linda ImusMattawan, Michigan. He was born on September 28, 1938 to Adena Faye (Irwin) and Donald L. Schwab in Shattuck, Oklahoma. My heart felt prayers go out to you and your family, may the Lord give you the strength to bare this tragedy. Life is very precious gift from our Creator so he more than anyone knows how much you treasured that of your beloved son. May you rest in peace, Save a seat for all of us in heaven. I feel that everyone wants to help, and this is our way of helping. Site for 30 days. Dear Schwab family,I feel like there are no words for the sadness I truly feel for your family. Our family is in prayer for your family. He was decapitated, said People. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the tragic time. We also have some joy to celebrate and we also have a great big thank you to God for allowing him to be here as long as he was. 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. "He's also in there and he's been here for years and there are great memories of him. News confirms. Caleb Schwab's parents recall losing son in 2016 waterpark accident. RIP sweet boy. 1.) If you feel like you can't go on I want to remind you that the Bible says "God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Pslam 73:26). cause injury to any person or entity, and that it does not violate any third partys proprietary, state law of the Site at which Newcomer performed funeral services for you or your family. "The school's a better place, we're a better place because Caleb was here," he added. Though I have never had the pleasure of meeting Caleb I know that I will never forget him now. May his memory be eternal! I pray God keeps you in your time of need, that the healing is swift but the love never leaves. (Hugs from Hays)In God's love,Vicki, ~ Vicki (Pirtle) Needham - August 11, 2016. Rest easy, dear soul. Caleb Schwab, the 10-year-old son of a Kansas state legislator, was killed while riding the slide in 2016. Heaven just got a little bit brighter for God has a brand new angel. distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service Condolences to the family. I look at the photo of Caleb on the internet and I just want to hold him and hug him and say "I love you!". If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I would walk up to heaven and bring you back again. you have express permission from the copyright May he rest in heavenly peace. The Schwab family is mourning the death of their 10-year-old son, and the community is mourning as well. Caleb's death Sunday hit many hard in his small community of church and school, as well as across the Kansas City area. I didn't know that sweet boy, but I couldn't stop crying watching the memorial video. Funeral Held for 10-Year-Old Caleb Schwab Killed on Water Slide staff@people.com (Caitlin Keating) August 12, 2016, 6:34 PM Friends and family came together on Friday for the memorial service of. A mum had to be held back by theme park visitors so she wouldn't see the body of her 10-year-old son who'd just been decapitated on a water slide. We do not know you, we have never met your sweet boy, but our hearts go out to your family. Schwab was the son of Scott Schwab, who. May you feel The Lords sweet peace, perfect comfort. I never knew him, but I've cried over it because I genuinely care about people & I know the LORD was there to carry him home. The family is asking for prayers during this difficult time. His life ended much too soon.I am a strong believer in God, and I know He has big plans for Caleb.Fly high young man.May God bless each and every one of you.I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. The community of Pleasant View, Tennessee sends their love and prayers to your family. You also represent and warrant that the writing Though I do not know your precious son, my eyes shed tears as I write this. Caleb Schwab, 10, Decapitated in Waterslide Accident, Police Confirm. business or entity; violates any municipal, state or federal law, rule, regulation or ordinance, or attempts to The nation loves and morns you. and/or such entities agents and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by anyone regarding any and all writing and/or Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I never had the pleasure of knowing him or your family. This is not a cliche statement- I have prayed for all of you, Scott, Michele, Nate, and the two younger brothers (I'm sorry I don't know their names) every day since I heard about this accident, asking the Lord to be near to you and comfort you. Pastor Sprague addressed the media Monday evening sharing some of his memories of Caleb and announcing visitation and memorial services. No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before I knew and only God knows why our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow what it meant to lose you no one will ever know but know we know you don't want us to mourn for you no more to remember all the happy times life still has much in store since you will never be forgotten we pledge to you today a hollowed place within our hearts is where you will always stay, I am so very so4y for your loss my heart grieves with sadness to know what you may be going through my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope y'all know he is now in a better place with the lord, I am very sorry for your loss at least we all know how he s in a better place than here, ~ Anthony geinopolos - September 1, 2016, Dearest Mr.& Mrs. Schwab,My heart hurts for you & all of your family, as you grieve your most beloved Son, Caleb. She is survived by her ex-husband, Robert "Red" Schwab; her children: Randall Schwab and Cherie. 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. I am praying for comfort for your family during this difficult time. My heart goes out to him and your family, It is so sad to here what happen. Applicability & Acceptance of Terms of Use. He will be your sweet angel watching over your until you are all together again. May your faith sustain you now and in the days ahead, and may you feel God's presence and the love and prayers from so many. When this horrible accident happened on Sunday, it made me talk to God like I haven't talked to him in a long time. I have been taking in your memories of Caleb and my heart has been aching horribly for you. Please know that so many people are grieving with you on the sudden and unexpected loss of your dear son, Caleb. +Gospa,Amen I Say To You.Pocivaj v Miru.The Lord Bless You And Keep You.The Lord Let His Face Shine Upon You And Be Gracious To You.The Lord Lift Up His Countenance To You And Grant You Eternal Happiness And Joy.+g. I read about your son in the news and about his death.I have not gone a night without thinking of him.Caleb has brought me closer to the Lord in a way I can not express.I believe Caleb will bring people to Jesus .He was truely God sent! Memorial gifts may be given to LifeMission Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS. Much love, Nicole from Lee's Summit, MO. I know this is a trying and difficult time, and I wish I could say something to make it all better. I want to thank you for letting me express to you how extremely sorry I am for your loss with me not knowing your family. Scott & Michele,I am praying for your strength while you mourn the loss of your beautiful boy Caleb. May you find comfort in the memories of Caleb and in knowing that he's in God's memory. Yesterday their lives changed what they knew before they'll never get back. You also grant Newcomer That is, until August 7, 2016, when the raft that 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was riding went airborne and hit a metal pole supporting a safety net, resulting in his decapitation and instant. I have a young son and I look at him and.I cannot imagine this situation. Caleb Schwab, son of Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab, died Sunday on the Verruckt water slide at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kan. Keith Myers/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images He said there were two women sitting in the back of the raft with blood on them. 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. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Unfortunately, he died in a tragic accident which later resulted in the permanent closing of the water park. Caleb's beautiful, open-spirited face. Caleb Schwab. I didn't know Caleb or your family, but I want to say how truly sorry I am for your loss. He would say that you are a good, good father. You are loved! August 9, 2016. Caleb Schwab was killed on Sunday on the Verruckt waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City Friends and family had gathered on Friday to mourn the death of Caleb at a public. RIP great Caleb. I'm so grateful you led Caleb to having a strong faith in our Father. Witnesses stated hearing Nate screaming hysterically as Caleb's body slid down the chute and came to rest at the bottom. 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