The outpouring of support and love from the local community is helping the families of three residents killed and one seriously injured in an industrial accident at Orford Co-op in Rodney Oct. 27. The truck and trailer were on a hydraulic lift platform and elevated to a 45 angle to dump the corn at the time of the accident. He was airlifted to London Health Sciences Centre where he remains in serious condition. Rev. Kirby Breithaupt, from Calvary United Church, who has assisted in ministering to the families, says the outpouring of support from the community is assisting with the healing process. The entire community has been the heart of the healing process, he says.
Community is all about pulling together.
The families can t do this on their own. Breithaupt recently visited Mohan in hospital after he came through surgery and says prayers for his recovery, and for the other families, are encouraged. Christ taught us to bring out the best in ourselves and that s what s being shown now. Rev. Duncan Colquhoun, from the local Presbyterian churches, is also helping the families through this tragedy and echoes Rev. Breithaupt on the importance of community. Allowing the families to know they have the support is important to the healing process, he says.