Northview Student Passes Away From Injuries Received In Wreck

December 8, 2011

A 16-year old Northview High School student passed away mid-morning today from injuries he received when he crashed his pickup Wednesday morning in Bratt.

Kenneth Wade Jernigan of Century, a sophomore at Northview, was on his way to school at the time of the wreck. He was northbound on Pine Barren Road north of Breastworks Road at about 8:30 a.m. when he drifted off the roadway onto the shoulder as he attempted to travel around a curve. He over-corrected, lost control and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Firefighters worked over 20 minutes using the Jaws of Life to remove the teen from his mangled 1999 Chevrolet pickup. He was airlifted by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.  Jernigan passed away at 9:38 Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Hospital.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jernigan was not wearing a seat belt.

For a photo gallery, click here.

The Escambia County School District will have  counselors available to students and staff at Northview High School on Thursday.

The Molino, McDavid and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the call.

Pictured: A Northview High student passed away from injuries he received in this single vehicle crash Wednesday morning on North Pine Barren Road. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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160 Responses to “Northview Student Passes Away From Injuries Received In Wreck”

  1. britney on April 9th, 2012 10:14 am

    wade, i know your somewhere with wings flying high an happy, iv been thinking about you all day. this is the first time i looked at these pictures an i cant imagin how strong of a person you and your family have to be just thinking about that day makes me want to cry you ment so much to everyone. iknow your watching over us all an im glad to know i have someone so innocent an pure watching over me you were truely loveed if you didnt know you will never be forgotten… im still preying for everyone in his family and for his friends…..l LOVE YOU WADE!!!!

  2. Jessie Brown on April 2nd, 2012 7:55 pm

    At least hes somewhere, were hes loved as much as he was on Earth ♥

  3. snc on December 11th, 2011 9:37 pm

    I can’t stop thinking about Connie and her family at this time. I have 1 little boy and every time I hold him I think of Connie and cry! I just can’t imagine… I am so terribly beyond sorry for you loss. praying for you family and God bless ya’ll.

  4. Doc and Amy on December 11th, 2011 11:40 am

    Connie, our hearts go out to you. We both know how much Wade meant to you. You will be in our prayers. Please call if you need anything.

  5. Amber on December 10th, 2011 10:12 pm

    Having also lost a child, my heart goes out to this family. This happens to be just a few SECONDS from my driveway. I was heartbroken to see the events play out. NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PLEASE obey the speed limit in Pine Barren. I have very young children who wait on their bus ON THIS ROAD. I see many of you every morning hoing ridiculously fast, not saying Wade was. But PLEASE be mindful. I have even had to stop allowing them to stand and wait on their bus because of how unsafe it has become, rather in the car until the bus is here. My prayers are with all of you effected by this loss.

  6. Packy Mitchell on December 10th, 2011 3:03 pm

    Ken and Melissa, Just got back in town and heard. God’s blessing’s to both of you and your family. A trajedy no parent should have to endure. Stay strong foe each other and God Bless all of you.

  7. Tomtom44 on December 10th, 2011 7:58 am

    Even with something this sad there is still a lot of good. Mama and the daddy might not see it. But I promise there is good in this as well . May our GOD be with you at this time of your life

  8. Donna Hunter on December 9th, 2011 9:17 pm

    In Loving Memory of 
    Kenneth Wade Jernigan. 
    ——–
    There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.
    While we are mourning the loss of a dear young man, ANGELS are rejoicing to meet him in HEAVEN. 
    Wade, you be missed but NEVER forgotten. 
    Ken, Wade was so blessed to have a GREAT GODLY father. He couldn’t have asked for a better father than you. You are a good man. Melissa, Wade was richly blessed to have you as his step-mom. I know you loved him as if he were your own child and I know he loved you very much. Little Terry to know you is to love you. Wade was very blessed to have such a wonderful person like you for a step-brother.
    If you knew Wade you were blessed.

  9. nelson on December 9th, 2011 7:41 pm

    WE WILL ALL MISS YOU WADE AND STILL PRAYING

  10. Wayne Earl Goodwin on December 9th, 2011 7:36 pm

    Ken, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family, may God give you comfort.

  11. the Moretz family on December 9th, 2011 5:53 pm

    Our prayers & condolences for your family. May God hold you in His hand as you go through this time.

  12. Colby and Dan Morris on December 9th, 2011 4:06 pm

    We will be praying for the family.

  13. mary and ronald on December 9th, 2011 2:23 pm

    Prayers are going out to the whole family….

  14. Mel on December 9th, 2011 12:53 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Family…friends….you are in my prayers.

  15. David Huie Green on December 9th, 2011 11:22 am

    I hate that it happened, pray comfort for those left behind

  16. irene :( on December 9th, 2011 9:34 am

    wade,you were like a older brother.you would tell me to keep my head up even when i am sad or if i am feeling sick.you were the only one who could make me smile if i was sad or if i was mad at something.i miss you so much.it is not the same without you there at school or seeing you in the hallways.you made everything look easier than they were.i was there at the crush site.i saw you in the truck and when you got toke out of the car.when i saw you like that it made me cry my eyes out.i will never forget you Wade.i think nobody will never forget a great guy like you.we just had a quiet ride just for you.there were like 50 or more cars just for you.everybody have there blinkers on and nobody broke the line because they knew what we were doing.some cars stopped in the middle of the road.others pulled off the side of the road.even some of the buses stopped and put their blinkers on.see you are love all many people.i hope you saw what we did for you in heaven.i also hope you love what we did.you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.me and my sister,Ashley Johnson, miss you so much.we cried for you Wade.we love you and miss you so much Wade. <3

  17. Neal and Sandy Collier on December 9th, 2011 9:30 am

    Connie, Ken and Melissa,

    We are so sorry for your loss. Wade will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

    If there is anything you need or anything we can do, please let us know.

    Sandy and Neal

  18. James and Tuesday Broxson on December 9th, 2011 6:23 am

    Ken and Melissa, we are so sorry for your loss of Wade. We can’t image the pain you are going through. May God give the comfort and peace of mind knowing Wade is with Jesus now. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

  19. 429SCJ on December 9th, 2011 5:23 am

    Lord please comfort these people. Watch over and guide us.

  20. Logan Vaughn on December 9th, 2011 2:14 am

    You were my cousin but felt like a brother, I love you so much I hung out with you for a bit at thanksgiving and alot over the years growing up together from hanging out at MeMa’s to me staying at your house for like 2 weeks when we were younger. I love you so much Wade and you better not forget it for a second!! I wish I could go back to all the times we hung out and just relive the moments, I love you so much Wade your gone but you will NEVER be forgotten! There will be forever a spot in my heart only you can fill, I will forever miss you and always love you Wade……your cousin Logan

  21. A. Madison on December 9th, 2011 12:50 am

    I Am Not Gone

    I am not gone
          While you cry with me
    I am not gone
         While you smile with me
    I am not gone
         While you remember with me
    I will come
        When you call my name
    I will come
        When I feel your pain
    I will come
        On your final day
    It could never be
        That we
              Would never be
    We shall always
         Be together
             Forever
    I am not gone

  22. beloved friend of wades on December 9th, 2011 12:37 am

    Wade was truely a sweetheart, he was the best friend a girl could have. I was so shocked and overwhelmed about the passing i broke down in to tears. But later on in the day i realized this is a time not mourn and grieve but to mainly honor how great of a guy he was. God took his fallen Angle back today!. Im so happy to know that he doesnt have to suffer anymore. Tomorrow at bratt park we are having a line up a ride to remember Wade. All NHS students are invited. 8am tomorrow morning. Wade didnt deserve this but now he is in the hands of God now.

  23. Jen on December 9th, 2011 12:07 am

    My heart and prayers go out to this family and the students at Northview. When I was a student at Northview several years ago, we lost a dear friend in a tragedy just like this. While this young man may be gone, he will never be forgotten by those he impacted, just as no one who knew Blake will ever forget him. I still think of our old friend often. It is amazing how a community can come together and heal during times like these.

  24. Angi B. on December 8th, 2011 11:44 pm

    This is so sad… I am so sorry for your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with this young man’s family, friends and loved ones.

  25. Barbara Kilcrease on December 8th, 2011 11:07 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful young man. The letters to him are a tribute to all that he was. He was a comforter, a real pal when you needed him, this could only come from a sound background of the love of Christ instilled to his very soul, not by force but by choice, and the guidance of loving parents who knew what the love of God means.
    It is hard to bury a child, but God in his wisdom know better than us, and he will give you strength to get you through, turn to that faith now and know he will never leave you.
    There are no words we can say to take away the hurt, for this loss is to the very core of our being, but know, people who love you are here and are ready to help in any way you may need. God bless you Ken , you were a great dad and you know he loved you. Melissa he was lucky to have you as a step-mom he knew the love you had for him and he had that same love for you. To his Mother, God bless you too, You all raised a great young man.
    I would bet you he is with the angels planning the best birthday party Jesus has ever had, who knows my Donna may be helping!!!!!!!!!
    I love you both .

  26. Carl & Sylvia Godwin on December 8th, 2011 10:33 pm

    It’s so sad, so many young folks losing their lives before they even get started. We are so sorry for your loss, and our hearts hurt with yours. May God be near and dear and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Please know we are thinking about you and sending prayers up for you all.

  27. angie killam on December 8th, 2011 9:41 pm

    So sad and heart broken for the family!!!
    We are praying for ya’ll.

  28. Larry &Carolyn Busby on December 8th, 2011 8:44 pm

    Our prayers are with you for your loss.If you need anything just call. Love ya!

  29. Melissa on December 8th, 2011 8:26 pm

    I am praying for the family
    through this hard time. God Bless.

  30. vickie garrett whalen on December 8th, 2011 7:29 pm

    Ken and Melissa I am so very sorry to here about your baby boy. I wish there was anything I could do or say to help you through this sad time. We will all be praying for you and we love you. If ya’ll need us for anything please just call…(Mama is watching out about him for you now) She loved you both tons…

  31. shannon on December 8th, 2011 7:17 pm

    I am so sorry for this beautiful young boy’s life being cut so short. My thoughts and prayers for the family. Ken and Melissa I will be praying for you.

  32. puddin on December 8th, 2011 7:07 pm

    May God hold you in His arms while you find your way forward from this tragedy.

  33. Northview. on December 8th, 2011 6:19 pm

    I’ve never in my time being at Northview, witnessed the halls so empty of emotion and noise. Silence had overwhelmed us completely. This tells you how great of a guy he was. It hurts us all to think the guy you surrounded yourself with in case you were having a bad day, is gone. In return, we will all grow stronger, and learn from this. <3.

  34. Diana Sullivan on December 8th, 2011 5:31 pm

    My thoughts and Prayers are with both Ken and Connie. Been along time sense I was around you but I do know how you loved your son. May God confort you in this great time of saddness. Wade was very young when I moved from Pensacola, Can not believe his was already 16 May God Bless the entire family Love Diana

  35. Jenna Moody on December 8th, 2011 4:54 pm

    I am praying for the family, I still remember when I first met Wade at The Panhandle she was such a bright child then and was now a bright young man, Mellissa and Ken, we love yall and will continue to pray for everyone. Love Jenna, Lisa, and all the kids! I pray God will ease the pain!

  36. Preston & Willene Bryan on December 8th, 2011 4:53 pm

    Praying for family and friends. May each one of you feel the present of God at this time to help you through this difficult time of loosing a love one.

  37. Preston & Willene Bryan on December 8th, 2011 4:36 pm

    Praying for family and friends. May each one of you feel the present of God at this time to help you through this difficult time of loosing a love one.

  38. Stormy and brandon on December 8th, 2011 4:01 pm

    We r so sorry for yalls loss. Yall r in our prayers and thoughts… We love love yall

  39. Chris Stevens on December 8th, 2011 3:45 pm

    R.I.P Wade we miss you

  40. Emily Nicholson on December 8th, 2011 3:43 pm

    My heart goes out to you Ken and Melissa I’m so sorry for your loss I have known Wade since fourth grade when i found out I cried my eyes out My parents Chuck and Jan Nicholson are sorry for your loss also! Love you Wade even though we weren’t close I will always miss you :( ♥ R.I.P Wade

  41. Susan from Cantonment on December 8th, 2011 3:19 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss,Remember all the good and happy times you shared with your son those memories will pull you through these sad days to come.

  42. Terry and Dena and kids on December 8th, 2011 3:14 pm

    Dear Melissa and Ken,
    We love you all very much. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Remember that God is with you even in these dark days.

  43. alexa on December 8th, 2011 3:11 pm

    Wade I love u and ill miss u and I’m praying for your family

  44. Austin Albritton on December 8th, 2011 2:43 pm

    sad and quiet day at northview praying for the family

  45. mercyme on December 8th, 2011 2:35 pm

    My son died suddenly also and my heart reaches out to you. Remembering him and talking of him will keep him alive in your heart always. God bless you.

  46. Curtis & Charlotte Moye on December 8th, 2011 2:10 pm

    Ken, our prayers go out to you, Melissa, Wades Mother and the rest of your family. We can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. May God be with you and your family during these hard times.

  47. Just my words on December 8th, 2011 2:09 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss,may god hold yall close,the lord needed this special young man another angel to watch over us.words can not express the sorrow we feel for your family.

  48. Sadie on December 8th, 2011 1:52 pm

    I went to school with Wade off and on for a while. He was very sweet and always knew how to make people smile. R.I.P <3 Wade

  49. rudy gindl on December 8th, 2011 1:47 pm

    you will be missed very much wade. wades family yall are in my prayer sorry for the lose he was one off my friend i went to middle school with him

  50. Evelyn & Ray on December 8th, 2011 1:11 pm

    Ken and Melissa, we are so sorry for your loss. I know that words are never enough at a time like this but just remember that the whole community is praying for your family. We have thought about you so much in the last day and a half and this is something no one should have to go through but just put your trust in the Lord as he can give you comfort that no one else can. Love y’all and if we can do anything please let us know.

  51. NHS student. on December 8th, 2011 12:39 pm

    I didn’t really know him but he was a sweetheart. It’s been a terrible day at Northview and I know God has a plan. He’s using this situation to help us! Wade you will be missed at Northview and even though your life was short you touched all of ours. I will be praying for his parents because I can only imagine what they’re going through. We all love you and God bless…

  52. Brenda Jernigan and Melvin Findley on December 8th, 2011 12:38 pm

    To Ken and Melissa, We are praying for you. I cannot say I know what you are going thru. God be with you, especially at his time of year. Our prayers are going up for you. Love ya.

  53. byrneville resident on December 8th, 2011 12:25 pm

    Lord bless the Jernigan family! Wrap Your love around them and give them the strength to move forward, gloryifying Your name. God only You know what they are feeling and I pray in Jesus’ name that You give them some sense of peace. Thank You mighty Lord, for Your mercy endures forever! Amen.

  54. Mrs.Goodie on December 8th, 2011 12:03 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family.May God give you comfort in your time of Pain.

  55. Sue Fillingim Fields on December 8th, 2011 11:54 am

    So sorry to hear about wade, I didn’t know him to well, but I did speak to him several times. I remember seeing him walking over to his girlfriends house so many times even before he was driving. The few times i did talk to him he was very polite and soft spoken towards me. I just couldn’t believe what had happened. He will be missed, my heart goes out to every one who’s life he touched . But I know he’s in heaven with my mom… Sincerely Sue and Kyle

  56. Tori on December 8th, 2011 11:53 am

    My thoughts & prayers are going out to everyone this young mans life has impacted.

  57. briii on December 8th, 2011 11:50 am

    Wade, its so hard to believe that your not here on earth with us no more, but i know your in a much better place & we will meet again one day. Prayers for the Jernigan family. No matter what, you will always be my friend. I love you, Wade!

  58. WOODY DAW on December 8th, 2011 11:39 am

    WE ARE PRAYING FOR YALL MR KEN AND MS MELISSA

  59. AL on December 8th, 2011 11:35 am

    I am so sorry….. my prayers and condolences

  60. BOGIAN on December 8th, 2011 11:24 am

    I hate this. All Bogians wish it had gone differently. Believe it.

  61. randy on December 8th, 2011 11:23 am

    So sorry for your loss. may God be with you.

  62. Donna Lambeth on December 8th, 2011 11:23 am

    I’m very sorry for your loss. May God Bless your whole family.

  63. britt on December 8th, 2011 11:21 am

    Fly high Wade , Prayers out for the Jernigan family: Ill miss you Wade you’ll always be in my heart:

  64. Kels&Shay on December 8th, 2011 10:57 am

    Wade, we love and miss you sooo much words cant even describe it…..

  65. Felicia on December 8th, 2011 10:14 am

    Praying for you and the family….May the Lord be present in the whole cituation!

  66. Danette R. on December 8th, 2011 10:11 am

    This tragedy has sadden a whole community! Wade, you will be missed and remembered by many! Connie, Ken, & Melissa and the rest of the family…. Please know you have prayers going up for strength for all of you as you come to grips with this. A large number of people are here and ready to do whatever we can for you, we just don’t know what to do so if any of you need anything please just let us know! You are in our thoughts and prayers and they are full of love!

  67. T@yahoo.com on December 8th, 2011 9:33 am

    Praying for this young man and family. Please keep us posted on his status.

  68. Irene Stewart on December 8th, 2011 9:11 am

    Wade you were always like a brother to me.I was there at the site.I saw you.I cried my eyes out all day yesterday and i am going to today.I am going to miss you so much.love you!

  69. ashley;( on December 8th, 2011 9:09 am

    your going to be missed so much wade. you were always a really nice guy that tried to make everyones day a lot better. you always gave everyone a compliment when they were feeling down. im going to miss you sooo much!!!! I love you Wade!!!

  70. Debbie Mackey on December 8th, 2011 8:21 am

    My sister-in-law requested prayers on Facebook for your family. Just want you to know you have people from all over praying for your son and his family. Vicksburg, Ms

  71. Lauren on December 8th, 2011 8:18 am

    Continuing to pray. Such a sad day at Northview.

  72. Rebekah on December 8th, 2011 8:10 am

    I lost my nine year old daughter 2 months ago. I know the heartache you are feeling right now. The best advice I can give you is to lean on one another during this time. Talk to Wade and let him know how much he means to you. Tell him some of the memories you have of him that mean the most. There are so many things I wanted to tell my daughter but I didn’t have the chance to. Let Wade know how much you want him to come back to you. Be there for one another and don’t be afraid to cry to laugh or show any type of emotion that becomes of you. Have faith and let God take control.

  73. Bono on December 8th, 2011 7:41 am

    Prayin for wade and his family

  74. SANDRA CARAWAY on December 8th, 2011 7:30 am

    CONNIE I LOVE YOU I HAVE ONLY ONE SON TOO AND I CANT IMAGINE HOW IT WOULD BE IF THIS HAPPENED TO MINE IM TRYING TO FEEL YOUR PAIN. BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE THAT CAN HELP US IN THIS TIME JESUS AND IM SURE YOU AND EVERYONE THAT KNOWS YOU ARE PRAY FOR YOU AND WADE. BUT MY NIECE AT NORTHVIEW SAID HE WAS A WONDERFUL GUY AND I HOPE THATS WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME OR MY SON ONEDAY WHEN ITS OUR TIME TO GO. iM PRAYING AND HUGGING YOU AS HARD AS I CAN……..LOVE YOU

  75. Brenda Spann on December 8th, 2011 7:11 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  76. Sonya Higdon on December 8th, 2011 6:17 am

    WOW…… my heart and prayers go out to this family…… this is a horrible tradgedy

  77. Prayerhelps on December 8th, 2011 6:05 am

    I pray that your son may make a full recovery. All your family will be in our prayers through this difficult time.

  78. Dianna on December 8th, 2011 5:56 am

    I have prayed for this young man all night and will continue to do so. I don’t know him but he’s a friend of my son’s. I can only imagine what this family is going through. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you.

  79. David & Leigh on December 8th, 2011 2:49 am

    Ken & Melissa,
    You and your family are in our hearts & our prayers.

  80. Sandra Grifin on December 7th, 2011 11:02 pm

    I can only imagine what I would be going through if it were one of my children, I am praying for you and your family, all of you will find the strength and determination to get your son through this.

  81. Keaton on December 7th, 2011 10:56 pm

    A member of my family was recently involved in an accident and I know the heartache it can cause everyone in the life of the victim. Praying for God’s hand to guide this young man and his family through this terrible storm.

  82. Shellie and Matt Jungman on December 7th, 2011 10:30 pm

    Connie,
    I can’t even imagine what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so thankful that we were able to meet Wade on our trip this year. He was so nice to us when we were at your house. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.

  83. Dianne McCormick McManus on December 7th, 2011 10:22 pm

    Connie, we are all praying for you and Wade and your entire family here in Ponce de Leon. We have started a prayer chain on Facebook and throughout all the churches in the area. Know that our love and thoughts are with you tonight! Your old buddy, Dianne (Pepper) Mc

  84. caiti on December 7th, 2011 10:22 pm

    Wade your my cousin, and I love you, I wish so bad I would have told you that when I saw you at thanksgiving

  85. caiti on December 7th, 2011 10:19 pm

    Wade I just saw you on thanksgiving. I didn’t say I loved you and now I wish I had,

  86. D Tullis on December 7th, 2011 10:10 pm

    Our thoughts & Prayers to you all, So very sorry.

  87. Desmond O'Neill on December 7th, 2011 9:35 pm

    Connie,
    My heartfelt thoughts go to you and Wade. Your love and kindness will show through. Des (feidn of Sabrina and Steve).

  88. Wesley and alisha romero (cousins of wade) on December 7th, 2011 9:11 pm

    Wade buddy alisha and I love you this is wes you will alwayz be in our hearts ken and melissa we are praying for our father above to give yall hope faith strenght and courage to make it through this tragedy wade buddy u are a strong young man I love you lil buddy! (Through christ all things are possible)

  89. rhonda on December 7th, 2011 9:06 pm

    God be with the family!! Praying for all of you.

  90. Floyd and Betty Adams on December 7th, 2011 8:59 pm

    Ken and Melissa: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so sorry to hear about Wade’s accident. We will see you soon. God be with you.

    Floyd and Betty

  91. Kenneth on December 7th, 2011 8:50 pm

    Wade i’m sure you don’t remember me but i was one of your best friends at EWMS.
    I hate this had to happen to you but i want you to know that everyone at NHS misses you. I hope you pull through. we all love u man! u are in all of our prayers and thoughts.

  92. beleive on December 7th, 2011 8:47 pm

    Dear Lord perform a miracle he’s so young his life is not even started. Please take the family and surround them right now with good memories and if its in your will bring wade back and let him cherish life.. Amen.

  93. K&T on December 7th, 2011 8:47 pm

    We love u wade and hope the best for!!! You’ll always be in our thoughts.

  94. nathan burkett on December 7th, 2011 8:42 pm

    wade this is nathan, u prolly wont be reading this but i hope u pull through, uve been my friend since sixth grade, u mean the world to me and most of the people at nhs ur being missed buddy, i hope u pull threw we love you, and your in our prayers,

  95. Barbara on December 7th, 2011 8:40 pm

    Connie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  96. Rick Pierce on December 7th, 2011 8:38 pm

    Ken i am so sorry i don’t no what i can say but me and my family or praying for u and your family you are a friend to me and if i can do any thing please call

  97. bonny sue mcghee on December 7th, 2011 8:37 pm

    my heart really goes out to the parents. the 12th of this month in 2009, i lost my son due to a grill explosion. and as a parent i can feel the pain you are going through. my son was 24. and the pain a mother feels is so real. i leaned on JESUS. sure i have asked why so many times. but it is not for us to know why. 12-12-09 i relive it all over again. the accident, hearing the life flight going over my house, then the phone call from my mom. and hearing the er doctor telling me my son had a 0 percent chance to live. the hardest was having life support turned off. just lean on JESUS in this you are going through. Jesus will get you through this. and i will keep your family in my prayers.

  98. poplar dell on December 7th, 2011 7:48 pm

    God please comfort this family and The NHS students who are grieving as well.
    Life is too short for us to take one day for granted!!!!!!

  99. bill l on December 7th, 2011 7:10 pm

    Connie my heart goes out to you. I pray the Good Lord give you peace and strength. Parents please tell you kids everyday that you love them.

  100. Charles and Judy Broadhead on December 7th, 2011 6:59 pm

    We have your family in our pray, May God be with you in this bad time of your life. May God Bless
    Charles & Judy

  101. Sandra McMurray Jackson on December 7th, 2011 6:59 pm

    To Our Brother and Sister, Ken and Melissa.
    You are in our thoughts and prayer’s. We love you.
    The Effectual Fervent Prayer of a Righteous Man Availeth Much.

    James McMurray (Cleveland, Ohio)
    Linda McMurray Moore (Detroit, Michigan)
    William McMurray (Decatur, Ga.)
    Sharron McMurray Little (Detroit, Michigan).
    Sandra McMurray Jackson

  102. mother of 2 on December 7th, 2011 6:45 pm

    Praying for your family that god may ease your pain and comfort you.

  103. ashley J on December 7th, 2011 6:32 pm

    i hope your doing okay.its weird not seeing you at school. love you!

  104. Gary and Maggie Silbernagel on December 7th, 2011 6:28 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are hurting because you are…much love.

  105. Ricky on December 7th, 2011 6:20 pm

    Ken, We love you the bunch of you and hope the best. I’ve had to go through this before and you have to be strong. The discussion has been all over GPC this afternoon and everyone is praying for your family.

  106. Alisa Hart on December 7th, 2011 6:12 pm

    Prayers for everyone……….

  107. Joselynn on December 7th, 2011 6:05 pm

    Wade is a sweet guy and I hope that everything goes well! Just shoes how precious life really is and how lucky we are! I’ll be praying for the family and especially wade! We all love you at nhs!

  108. chris stevens on December 7th, 2011 5:47 pm

    I hope Wade make it through this

  109. Donna Hunter on December 7th, 2011 5:33 pm

    Ken, Melissa & Little Terry
    I’m so sorry for your loss.
    My heart is deeply saddened.
    I pray for GOD to give you comfort and
    peace that only HE can give.
    I’m here for you and your family is
    in my prayers.

  110. AL on December 7th, 2011 5:23 pm

    My thoughts and prayers for Wade and his family….. looking forward to positive updates

  111. Robyn Borelli on December 7th, 2011 5:22 pm

    My prayers go out to your family. I’m so sad to hear of your loss.

  112. Concerned on December 7th, 2011 5:16 pm

    I didn’t know him, but from seeing that crash is terrible.
    I hope everything will be okay && nothing bad happens with his family for what happened.
    I will be praying dearly I am very concerned…
    Dear lord, bless his family && friends, I am very sorry.
    GOD…Please touch this young man, and heal him and be with his family. Please LORD hear my prayer, he is a good kid that would be very missed. (:

  113. Nhs Student on December 7th, 2011 4:57 pm

    My Prayers Goes Out To The Jernigan Family .

  114. bigblock345 on December 7th, 2011 4:26 pm

    may the Lord be with your family through this time of prayer and understanding

  115. Jacky and Cathy Smith on December 7th, 2011 4:25 pm

    Your in our thoughts and prayers…..

  116. tw on December 7th, 2011 4:10 pm

    Praying

  117. darlene moye on December 7th, 2011 4:07 pm

    Thinking of you and praying for the whole family~~~~God Bless!!!

  118. Gail Deese on December 7th, 2011 4:06 pm

    Melissa and Ken, we are so sorry for what you are going through right now, just know that there are lots of prayers being lifted up for you all. We love you…..

  119. Faith on December 7th, 2011 4:03 pm

    Lord Jesus, please be with them now, let them depend on You.
    Only You can really know what they are going through.
    Lord, help us, as a spiritual family, to lift them up each day.
    Give us sensitivity to know just what to say.
    Lord, now be their companion, share in their pain.
    Let them see beyond the clouds, the joy that comes through rain.
    Help us, Lord, to comfort them with words that come from You.
    Give us wisdom to know just what to say and do.
    Lord, let them know we care for them, let them know our love.
    Let them find his solace in the Balm that’s from above.
    We pray that You will keep them close to You each day.
    Wrap Wade’s Family and Friends in Your loving arms,
    This is what I pray.

  120. Tommy Allgood on December 7th, 2011 4:00 pm

    Can’t stop thinking about y’all……….. Nancy and me Love you and praying for you.

  121. Shawn nhs on December 7th, 2011 3:47 pm

    Praying! We all love you Wade!

  122. sandra douglas on December 7th, 2011 3:30 pm

    Ken and Melissa,
    Our thoughts and prayer are with you all!
    Love, Lil Willie and Family

  123. courtney on December 7th, 2011 3:10 pm

    Please keep him in your prayers , he is a very strong young man & he’s a great kid . we love you Wade , Melissa , & Ken .

  124. Hillary M. on December 7th, 2011 3:07 pm

    Prayers going out through this extremely tough time.

  125. rita croley on December 7th, 2011 3:03 pm

    Praying for all the young man and his family.May GOD be with you all at this time,My love and prayers are with all. Northview School and all of the faculty and staff ,students everyone will help in any way they can . they all will go beyond what they have to .GREAT SCHOOL and STUDENTS.

  126. Lindsey young on December 7th, 2011 2:47 pm

    Your always in our hearts, <3

  127. Deep South on December 7th, 2011 2:46 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and the family….

  128. prayers from a mother that works at northview on December 7th, 2011 2:15 pm

    your family is in our prayers ,god please wrap your arms around this child and heal him,bless him lord.

  129. Neighbor on December 7th, 2011 2:11 pm

    I’m also saying prayers for him to make a full recovery.

  130. YELLARHAMMER on December 7th, 2011 2:11 pm

    Hope for the best for this family and this young man. We have a 16 year old and worry every time he goes out, please where your seat belts.

  131. LEBC family on December 7th, 2011 2:06 pm

    Our prayers are with you.

  132. LEBC family on December 7th, 2011 2:05 pm

    My prayers are with you.

  133. a friend on December 7th, 2011 1:35 pm

    The Jernigan family is very much in our thoughts and prayers….God please be with this family in this very difficult time…touch wade as only you can do.we know you are in control and we praise you …

  134. flomaton mama on December 7th, 2011 1:31 pm

    Praying for God to touch Wades body and total heal him praying for this family as I have children and worried about this same thing ,, happening to my kids

  135. RENEE on December 7th, 2011 1:29 pm

    Praying for the family. And all the students at Northview High School.. Dear Lord please put your arms around this young man and heal him .. God bless the family and friends . Prayer are out to you all .

  136. concerned on December 7th, 2011 1:26 pm

    Does anyone know how he is doing?

  137. Rhonda & Christie (Century Library) on December 7th, 2011 1:19 pm

    My heart goes out to the family. There are no words that will ease your pain. God be with the family during this hard time.

  138. Danette on December 7th, 2011 1:10 pm

    GOD…Please touch this young man, and heal him and be with his family. Please LORD hear my prayer, he is a good kid that would be very missed, please heal him LORD and give him strength to pull through. I know through prayer anything is possible, and you have the power above all. Touch this young man LORD and give him the strength to pull through.LORD… YOU are the highest of all and I give you praise please hear my prayer and touch this young man and bring him through this ! AMEN

  139. nhs on December 7th, 2011 1:04 pm

    Praying for you bud. I hope everything is okay! :/

  140. 429SCJ on December 7th, 2011 1:01 pm

    Lord be with the injured. I wondered why 2 FHP cruisers were moving down Pine Barren road about and hour or so ago. I figured it was part of the Dec crackdown.

  141. AutumnNHS on December 7th, 2011 12:58 pm

    does anybody know how he is doing?!

  142. nathan on December 7th, 2011 12:41 pm

    Hope your okay buddy. I am praying for you.

  143. Ashley on December 7th, 2011 12:41 pm

    Praying for him & his family! Is there any update on how he is?

  144. community person on December 7th, 2011 12:34 pm

    How many wrecks have to happen before the county will fix that gravel paved road? I have lived in this community all my life, you don’t have to be speeding to wreck on that loose gravel paved road.

  145. Maria on December 7th, 2011 12:23 pm

    I’m so very sorry. I am praying for this young man and his entire family.

  146. Northview Student on December 7th, 2011 12:02 pm

    I am prayin for him… i hope everything is gonna be okay.

  147. Amanda Haines on December 7th, 2011 11:48 am

    I am praying him…..and for the family :(

  148. Jessica on December 7th, 2011 11:44 am

    Praying for Wade and his family!!

  149. WENDY on December 7th, 2011 11:27 am

    WE ARE PRYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
    SINCERLY,
    MICHELLE’S (AUNT)WORK FAMILY

  150. Clay on December 7th, 2011 11:13 am

    Praying for the young teenager and his family to make it through this!

  151. David Burkett on December 7th, 2011 11:11 am

    Wade is one of my good friends. he is strong i know he can pull through it. praying for you buddy!

  152. Ashley Williams on December 7th, 2011 11:10 am

    Melissa and Ken we are praying for you, everything is in GOD’S hands…. We love you

  153. Student! on December 7th, 2011 11:07 am

    Hope and praying he is okay! ): people are already crying at school! sad!

  154. Becky on December 7th, 2011 10:58 am

    Praying, but at the same time, wishing the students would slow down on that road.

  155. people-r-crazy on December 7th, 2011 10:48 am

    PRAYING!!! Keep us posted!!

  156. laughing but not funny on December 7th, 2011 10:42 am

    Praying now..

  157. concerned on December 7th, 2011 10:38 am

    Hope your okay, praying for you!

  158. Kim on December 7th, 2011 10:38 am

    I hope and pray he will be ok. As a parent of an 18 yr old and 20 yr old boy this is one of my biggest fears.

  159. Kathy Chavers on December 7th, 2011 10:36 am

    Praying……

  160. Willene Bryan on December 7th, 2011 10:34 am

    Prayer’s going up