Comments on: Young Man Drowned Saturday Afternoon At Fillingim Landing

By: Gabriella Burklund

Gabriella Burklund — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:50:36 +0000

please pray for our family we are still having a bad time realizing this has happened. miss you so much big brother you will always be in my heart. love you

By: Nathan’s mom

Nathan’s mom — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:28:14 +0000

I want to say a special “thank you” to everyone who helped look for Nathan, who stayed by me and held my hand and prayed with me for him, the first responders, my sister and nieces, my fiancé, the police and EMS workers, the many men, women and children who witnessed this horrible accident and prayed and dove in. My goodness I won’t ever forget hearing all the voices yelling for Nathan to come back to us while they were doing CPR. I won’t ever forget the teamwork. I’ll never forget the prayers. Also thank u to everyone who has reached out to our family since last Saturday. I will be burying my son today. I know the Lord will help me through this just as He did on that last day with Nate. For those who wonder, this was his last jump of the day and every other had been feet first. You never know when it’s your last jump. More importantly than feet first, make sure you are ready for your last jump. Ready for what is after this life. If you don’t know Jesus as your savior, please do so today. I love y’all.

By: S. Bennett

S. Bennett — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:23:27 +0000

My heart goes out to the Nathan’s family and you are in my prayers. My son was fishing in the area of the accident with a friend when they heard the commotion and went to the scene. Both my son and his friend are in training in the USAF at NAS and have had some water rescue training. When they arrived they threw down their gear without hesitation and dove in. The current was pretty strong and the water murky but they were able to find Nathan, and with the help of several others, get him to shore and up the steep embankment where they performed CPR until medics arrived. I only heard about this incident last night as my son was hesitant to tell us. I’m guessing because of the risk involved. I have to say my heart beat rapidly hearing the story and I’m incredibly grateful he is okay, saddened he was unable to save Nathan, but proud he took the risk to try and help another human being. Thank you to all who were present and valiantly worked together. Again, to Nathan’s family, who were present and witness to this nightmare scene, I am so very sorry for your loss.

By: Paxton

Paxton — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:10:00 +0000

My prayers go out to the family, it was my friend and I that started CPR until ems arrived. I wish i could learn more about this young man.

By: Hunter Connell

Hunter Connell — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:05:25 +0000

Went to school with him great guy Rest In Peace

By: Courtney Calder

Courtney Calder — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:18:25 +0000

Nathan u will be truly missed. I remember a time when i was up set and u just brighten my day. Me and my kids dad where fighting and u walked out side and asked if i was ok. I said know because at that time did want u know about my problem since i watch u grow up with my brother. But know i look back i am glad day i saw u in walmart to make sure i talked u little did i onow that was last time i was going to see u.love u little borther. Fly high

By: J D

J D — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:54:09 +0000

Prayers and the Lord’s guidance for all family and friends involved. Im 46 and been on Perdido all my life in boats , tubing, canoeing, and camping. For all the people in the area that isn’t familiar with Perdido River please use due caution when participating in activities here. This person we lost had been here on this river a bunch. The river changes real fast. So use caution at all times even for us that have been here on the river forever.

By: @fisherman

@fisherman — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:21:23 +0000

@ fisherman….That is great advice. Always let those u care about know how u feel. Bc u never know when time is up. But when u r young , u don’t think about losing friends like this. It makes it worse when they are young, healthy and playful. Then BOOM., they gone..It’s not like when someone is older and sick, and u can try to prepare. Even then, it’s not easy. So the advice u gave is really something that can help. When u know, they knew how much I cared.

By: Keera

Keera — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:51:15 +0000

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Nathan but I seen him there almost every Sunday with my son, family and friends. A huge thank you to everyone that responded so quickly when we found out what was happening. Not one person hesitated to try and help, you are selfless people and disserve blessing for your courage. To Nathan’s family I’m am so sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace in the coming hard times. My prayers are going to you, and will continue for you always.

By: The Godwin’s

The Godwin’s — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:10:27 +0000

This is such a horrific tragedy to such a beautiful family! Our hearts go out to them! Sending Our thoughts and prayers to them during this difficult time!