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Bratt Elementary Mourns Death Of Student; Grief Counselors On Hand
October 12, 2011
Bratt Elementary School is mourned the loss of one of their own today, and extra counselors were on hand for students.
Nine-year old Meagan Wilburn, a fourth grade student at Bratt Elementary, passed away Tuesday night at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola following an ATV accident. [Read more...]
“She was such a good student,” Bratt Principal Jeanne Hall said. “She was the sweetest little girl.”
She described her as a smart, caring girl who was on the school’s Sunshine Math Team and loved by her peers.
Hall said fourth and fifth grade students were informed of Wilburn’s death in their classrooms Wednesday morning. She said the school’s guidance counselor was available to talk to students, and the Escambia County School District sent extra grief counselors to the school.
“It’s very hard for them,” Hall said. “We going to watch them closely today and try to be there for anyone that needs to talk to someone.”
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11 Responses to “Bratt Elementary Mourns Death Of Student; Grief Counselors On Hand”
I miss Meagan so much. It’s sad to see a 9 year old go away like that. God took her and she is in a better place now. He just loved her so much he had to take her away so he could be with her. She is still with us…in our hearts forever. We will join her one day and she will be happy to see us. I know when I die I will be looking for her.
Meagan is my neice. I just want to say thank you to everyone for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. She was an amazing little girl. The sweetest thing ever was that little voice. I know there will always be a whole in my brother Jimmy’s and Rebekah’s hearts forever. Let’s also not forget about her sister Cailee and her brother Tyler. May God hold them close and help them deal with this tragedy. Meagan me, Uncle Brian, Lauren, Cori, Blake, and Baby Dillon will never forget you. We love you Baby girl.
This is the most BEAUTIFUL picture I have ever seen!
I pray for the family that has to endure this horrific pain and loss. May GOD be with you.
It is so good that counseling is being ofered for all of the children. It’s hard enought for adults to understand this so I know it is much more so for other children in the family & schoolmates.
SO incredibly sad for this family. Love and hugs go out to all! Prayers going up also… Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted…praying the Almighty Comforter comforts as only He can!!
We cannot believe this has happened. We miss all of you so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call if you need anything. Peggy
So, so, very sad! Thoughts and prayers w/all the family, friends & school!
Praying for the faamily and friends of this sweet little angel. And we all need to pray for the other children,that was on the ATV WITH HER, Sure they are hurt and will need lot of love and prayers to get past this sad ACCIDENT.MAY GOD BE WITH ALL they are so young and will need family,friends and our PRAYERS
Please remember that not only 4th and 5th graders were affected by this.. I have a 3rd and 6th grader that were unable to control their emotions today.
We will be praying for the family, and may God put his arms around them in this time of need
Our prayers r will u all