July 24, 2018

Pastor Of Family That Died In Missouri Duck Boat Tragedy Embraces Survivors

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Duck boat accident survivor Tia Coleman speaks to the media during a news conference at Cox Medical Center Branson Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Branson, Mo.

Duck boat accident survivor Tia Coleman speaks to the media during a news conference at Cox Medical Center Branson Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Branson, Mo.

The faith community is embracing Tia Coleman, who lost nine family members in the duck boat accident that killed 17 people last week in Branson, Missouri. There was a prayer service Monday night in Coleman’s hometown of Indianapolis. On Friday, there will be a celebration of life open to the public to honor Coleman’s husband and three children.

Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Victor Morrisey, pastor at God’s Love Christian Church in Indianapolis.


Here’s more information about how to help duck boat accident survivors.

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