Non-money related but very sad news for those of you who like Christian music:
The youngest daughter of Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was killed yesterday when her brother accidentally struck her in his sports utility vehicle, according to the singer’s Web site.
I met Steven a couple of times when I lived in Nashville and he seemed like the greatest guy. I'm very sorry for their tragic loss and he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
why is this even newsworthy? do you know how many daughters die every day? Its not just this guy I am ripping on. Its the media that thinks every person related to a celebrity is newsworthy. Just bugs me at times.
Posted by: rick | May 22, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I'm responding to the comment posted by Rick. The fact of the matter is that this is a sad tragedy and any person who is a parent understands the pain that is encompassing the family. Things that are made public like this may just help another family work through their own loss. Its all how you look at it Rick.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 22, 2008 at 01:12 PM
I'll bet his kid is grounded for a while.
Posted by: David | May 22, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Rick --
It's news to me because I knew him personally.
Posted by: FMF | May 22, 2008 at 01:19 PM
It is unbelievable how cold-hearted some people have become (e.g. Rick, David).
Celebrity or not, when someone loses a child all other parents (those with a heart, that is) cannot help but feeling their loss.
Posted by: Santos | May 22, 2008 at 02:06 PM
The fact that their son accidentally struck the girl makes this story twice as tragic. Plus, the Chapman family has been very instrumental with the charity they founded in helping other families raise the funds to pay for foreign adoptions. They themselves adopted three little girls from China, and I believe their charity has assisted 17,000 families in coming up with funds to adopt. They are a beautiful family. Thank you for posting this!
Posted by: Katy Raymond | May 22, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Tragic... This man's ministry has had a significant effect on people's lives all over the world--mine included. I pray that he can find comfort through this trying time. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, FMF--it is entirely newsworthy, as far as I'm concerned.
Posted by: TheJapChap | May 22, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Sad news. I have been touch my his music ministry. His song "I'll be Here" was the song that we use for our wedding. I pray for the family and specifically for his son who was driving the car that he can forgive himself and not blaming himself for the tragic accident.
Posted by: acehbee | May 23, 2008 at 10:17 PM