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Humboldt Jr's Bus Crash

Brenda..
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Humboldt Jr's Bus Crash
4/6/2018 at 8:45 PM

This is awful, the story does say a number of fatalities. I have heard a number, and it is from a reliable source, but I think I will leave the number alone until it is confirmed.

Prayers

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/rcmp-respond-to-team-bus-collision-south-of-nipawin-sask-1.4609554
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awful
4/6/2018 at 9:53 PM

My Cousin plays for the broncos and the crash actually happened only about a quarter mile from his parents house, Aunt said they heard the crash happen. I’ve added a screen shot of the interview my uncle have to one of the news stations
Brenda..
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press conference
4/6/2018 at 10:18 PM

in about 5 minutes.

The pictures are unbelieveable.

Sports net story is showing a community together:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/rcmp-dealing-crash-involving-humboldt-broncos-hockey-team/
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....
4/7/2018 at 2:03 AM

Official statement is 14 of 28 people on the bus passed away. My thoughts go out to everyone involved.
BREAKING: RCMP confirm 14 people were killed in crash involving Humboldt Broncos hockey team pic.twitter.com/HugOVU2jzL
— Charles Hamilton (@_chamilton) April 7, 2018
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A mother’s worst nightmare
4/7/2018 at 8:41 AM

As a mother of two, my heart aches for all involved. There is going to be a lifetime of healing ahead. Thinking of everyone affected today.
raidramon0
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raidramon0
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Really Sad
4/7/2018 at 2:04 PM

This is heartbreaking beyond words. Those boys had a bright future ahead of them and now they're gone.
Trevor B

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Trevor B
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Very sad to hear!!
4/7/2018 at 3:40 PM

To see so many young hockey players involved and 14 lives gone.

It was the Swift Current Broncos that lost 4 of their players 32 years ago in a bus crash.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swift_Current_Broncos_bus_crash
Brenda..
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Brenda..
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now up to 15 deceased.
4/7/2018 at 5:40 PM

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/nipawin-humboldt-bus-crash-1.4609835

More than 1.5M raised already. I see Rogers Sportsnet donated $10,000.00, that is a wonderful gesture.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/more-than-1-5m-raised-for-humboldt-broncos-after-deadly-bus-crash-1.3875472

Many sites shoe tweets from people, interesting to see Trump and Ellen tweet their condolences.

and from a great local business - from facebook |I read Joe Beevers was giving $2 from every poutine they sold to the fund.

Edited by Brenda.., 2018-04-07 17:52:21
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Many NHL
4/7/2018 at 6:01 PM

tributes tonight for sure. The Jets and Blackhawks will have Broncos in the place of player names.
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Funds raised?
4/7/2018 at 6:15 PM

What are the funds raised going to go toward: costs associated with funerals?
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:(
4/7/2018 at 6:15 PM

very sad, i cant imagine the heartache the family and friends and all involved, 1st respondents drivers other kids on the bus, very sad
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Jets
4/7/2018 at 6:30 PM

Trevor B said "tributes tonight for sure. The Jets and Blackhawks will have Broncos in the place of player names. "

and asking fans to wear green.
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from reading the link
4/7/2018 at 6:34 PM

Oryx said "What are the funds raised going to go toward: costs associated with funerals? "

Please help us raise money for the players and families affected. Money will go directly to families to help with any expenses incurred.

I have read where some are being airlifted to bigger centers - Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary. I am sure families will have many expenses, that would no have been expected. Travel, hotels, meals, missed work......
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Coffee Culture
4/7/2018 at 7:18 PM

is donating cash from every cup of coffee sold on Wednesday the 11th.

Extremely sad day.
Oryx
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Donations
4/7/2018 at 8:29 PM

Thanks Brenda.
I am sure the goal will be reached with all the media attention the tragedy has received. Very sad.
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I believe
4/7/2018 at 8:48 PM

the goal has been well surpassed. Think I heard it's in the $2 million range right now and still climbing.

Lethbridge and Brandon did the samething as Jets/Blackhawks. Same with SC and MJ.
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....
4/8/2018 at 1:09 AM

Logan Boulet is giving new hope to at least six different people. Logan made it clear previously that he signed his donor card as soon as he turned 21. Even in his eventual passing, he will be a selfless hero.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4130701/humboldt-broncos-life-support-donate-organs/
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Summertime
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.
4/8/2018 at 6:57 AM

Logan’s story brought me to tears. What a wonderful act of kindness from the family at this very difficult time. May he Rest In Peace
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happytee
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Tragedy
4/9/2018 at 12:55 AM

This accident has caused an incredible amount of loss and tremendous heartache for the team, their families, and everyone across Canada. Hug your kids and parents tight and count your blessings!
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....
4/9/2018 at 9:08 AM

http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/humboldt-broncos-bus-crash-victim-survivor-incorrectly-identified-as-each-other-says-rcmp

My God.
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**
4/9/2018 at 9:17 AM

hobbes said "http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/humboldt-broncos-bus-crash-victim-survivor-incorrectly-identified-as-each-other-says-rcmp

My God. "

joy for one family... their son is alive.... but heartache for another that their son is deceased... that's so sad.

No one wants to make a mistake like that but I can't even imagine what the people involved went through when dealing with the horrific aftermath.
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Vigil
4/9/2018 at 9:46 AM

A word from the chaplain of the team.
Very moving and hopeful in a time when comfort is sought and answers to this tragedy.

Trudeau was present.
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:.:
4/9/2018 at 2:53 PM

The goal was $4,000,000 for the go fund me campaign. I just donated and it is now sitting at $5,807,182. It’s wonderful how people have come together to help like this. There have been donations from 65 countries which is amazing.

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I think

4/9/2018 at 4:46 PM

adc said "The goal was $4,000,000 for the go fund me campaign. I just donated and it is now sitting at $5,807,182. It’s wonderful how people have come together to help like this. There have been donations from 65 countries which is amazing. "

when the Go Fund Me page was created, they hoped for $60,000. But it exploded well past the original goal.

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Almost $6.2M

4/9/2018 at 5:50 PM

Now. That's amazing to see.

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so sad
4/11/2018 at 7:54 PM

I just read the 16th person has died. 24 year old female.
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wow
4/11/2018 at 8:37 PM

pinkflamingos said "I saw this comic today. Caught me off guard with how sad it made me.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/editorial-cartoon/2018-04-11-editorial-cartoon "

that's Canada

... for better, for worse.

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Death toll up to 16
4/11/2018 at 8:38 PM

24 year old Dayna Brons. The teams athletic therapist succumbed to her injuries while in critical condition in hospital.

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4615462
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link correction
4/11/2018 at 8:40 PM

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4615462
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Hockey Mom
4/11/2018 at 11:24 PM

I was a hockey Mom for many years and I can't imagine what these families are going thru. I do know they won't have to worry about money with the building of the GoFundMe. I was at co-op today and with my donation and smokie donation, it was doubled by the co-op and I feel better knowing that I did a little part to help as I think we would all want that if we were in the same situation.