Georgia Lineman Calls Daughter FaceTime Before He Was Killed Clearing Storm debris
Jesse Maxwell/FaceBook
Jasper, Georgia – A lineman trying to restore power in his community. severe thunderstorms and tornadoes Hit the Area died Friday, after calling his 4-year old daughter to say goodbye.
According to WSB-TV Jesse Maxwell (32-year-old father of 4), was in a bucket truck as he drove. working with a crew Clear debris from a limb that was kicked back. He then hit his head.
His youngest child was not used having him home at night so he called her while at work.
Hope, his wife wrote in a Facebook post Friday night that River “isn’t used to not having her dad home for bedtime”. alongside a photo The father-daughter duo chat over FaceTime
She was able to FaceTime him for a short time and she will be sleeping in one of his shirts tonight to match their bedtimes. Thank you, baby, for all your hard work and for being so kind. We love you! A huge thank you to all of our first responders for their tireless efforts throughout the day. Please continue to pray for them.
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Hope will be there the next morning. confirmed the news Her husband’s passing by changing her Facebook profile photo to a picture of her family. She wrote a touching caption explaining that she would miss her husband “More than you will ever understand.” This is a difficult situation for me. I have been told that I am strong. I don’t know what to do without you. They will miss you so much, but they are so fortunate to have experienced the love that you showed them. Jesse, you’re my best friend. You will be my best friend.
Jesse is also a part of River is survived by According to a GoFundMe account, the family has a 11-year-old Lucas and Loryn (7 and Maddy (6 years respectively).
Hope reposted a number of quotes on Monday family photos They were also shared one year prior, with the words, “God what would I do to have your back with us.” Jesse Maxwell.”
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She also posted Monday’s post. echoed those sentiments by sharing a photo of a cross seemingly placed at the site of her late husband’s accident, writing in part, “Thank you for the crews that put this cross up for him… thank you so so much! It means so much more than you’ll ever know!
She said, “Baby you are so loved and I need your help more than you will ever understand,” “But I know that you are laughing with Jesus. You will always be my hero, and I will continue to love you until the end.”
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Later, she shared a Facebook post That included a link the GoFundMe campaign Carl, her uncle, created it to assist the family with their personal expenses.
The GoFundMe campaign raised $42,000 more than its $50,000 goal Tuesday night.