I got worried when I read your post, so I started digging, and found this from bluffton.edu.
Prayers to all of the families involved...
The
Bluffton University baseball team was involved in a bus accident early
Friday morning in Atlanta, Ga. The bus, carrying 35 student-athletes,
coaches and bus drivers, was on its way to Sarasota, Fla., to play in a
doubleheader with Eastern Mennonite University before heading to Ft.
Myers to participate in the Gene Cusic Classic. Four student-athletes,
the bus driver and the bus driver’s wife were killed in the accident.
Victims include Bluffton University students Tyler Williams (Lima,
Ohio); David Betts (Bryan, Ohio); Scott Harmon (Lima, Ohio) and Cody
Holp (Arcanum, Ohio); the bus driver, Jerome Niemeyer, and his wife,
Jean Niemeyer, both of Columbus Grove, Ohio.
Bluffton University President James M. Harder spoke to the media,
faculty, staff and community members this morning at 11 a.m. in
Founders Hall. "This is a profoundly tragic and sad day for the
Bluffton University campus community," said President Harder. "We are
appreciative of the support we have been receiving from individuals and
institutions both local and national. Our students and campus community
are a close-knit family, and all are deeply impacted by the unfolding
events."
Classes were cancelled for the day and student organizations
planning to head out on spring-break trips cancelled their plans in
order for students to be with each other and their families during this
time of grieving. Trained counselors, local area pastors and community
members have been available throughout the day for students to meet
with.
"Bluffton University has a strong foundation of supporters," said
President Harder. "Many individuals are offering their services, and we
are truly indebted to them."
Bluffton University’s priority is providing support and assistance
for members of the baseball team, their families and friends, as well
as members of the Bluffton campus community. Prayers and support during
this time of tragedy are appreciated.
A prayer vigil will be held at 8 p.m. this evening in Founders Hall.
