Horizon Christian Academy (HCA) in Cumming has confirmed that the victims of the fatal traffic accident in Florida Monday were students at the school. Two were from Cumming and the others were from Alpharetta.
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Three of the four were killed in the crash. As of Tuesday night, no names had been released.
“It is with profound sorrow that we share that three of our amazing, kind, smart, and loved students were killed in a tragic car accident in Florida. One additional student remains hospitalized and is receiving care,” school officials said in a statement released Tuesday..
In acknowledging that the four teenagers were students at the school, this was posted on the HCA Facebook page Tuesday:
“Please join us in lifting up these students’ families, and their friends in prayer. We also ask for continued prayer for the student who remains in the hospital.
In moments like this, we cling to the truth of Scripture. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” We pray that God’s presence would be deeply felt by these grieving families, and that His presence would bring comfort, peace, and hope even in the midst of unimaginable loss.
Last night our Chapel was open to allow students and families a place to grieve and pray together. In the coming days we will share additional ways we will mobilize to care for these families, our students and staff. We will stand together, grieve together, and care for one another as the body of Christ.”
Cumming city officials are bathing the town’s water tower in blue and gold lighting in a show of support for the HCA family.
“The City of Cumming will light the ‘Cumming Home’ Water Tower at Ga. Hwy. Exit 14 in navy blue & gold tonight (April 7th) through Friday, April 17th in support of our friends at Horizon Christian Academy,” city officials posted on Facebook.