Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
from www.wjhg.com
Family and Friends Say Goodbye to two Brothers
Posted: 7:33 PM Jun 26, 2008
Last Updated: 9:19 AM Jun 27, 2008
Reporter: Alex Denis
Friends and family gathered Thursday night to remember the lives of two brothers, who were very involved in the Defuniak Springs community.
Search crews spent Sunday evening and most of Monday looking for the 21-year-old Lucas and 17-year-old Logan Alford.
When the two brothers did not return from their fishing trip by nightfall Sunday, family members reported them missing.
Authorities found their bodies in the bay, the next day.
At that time, search crews said it wasn't the ending they were hoping for and expressed their sadness.
Mark Hollinhead, with the FWC Search Crew, said, "At this time, our thoughts are with the family."
According to the boy's football coach, Lenny Jankowski, the autopsy report shows the boys were struck by lighting.
Jankowski also says Logan and Lucas were more than brothers, they were best friends.
Coach Jankowski said, "Logan and Lucas were both very popular in the community. Popular around here at Walton High School and big family guys. So it's something that's difficult for all of us."
Both of the brothers played football for Walton High School. In 2003, Lucas set the school record for most tackles in a season.Logan's goal was to break that record. He was about to enter his senior year at Walton High. However, the tragedy of their deaths will leave many plans unfinished and many questions unanswered.
"It's very easy to get caught up into trying to understand, but it's not anything we'll ever be able to understand. We just have to trust in our faith."
Funeral services for Lucas and Logan Alford are scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Defuniak Springs, with burial to follow at Euchee Valley Cemetery.
Family and Friends Say Goodbye to two Brothers
Posted: 7:33 PM Jun 26, 2008
Last Updated: 9:19 AM Jun 27, 2008
Reporter: Alex Denis
Friends and family gathered Thursday night to remember the lives of two brothers, who were very involved in the Defuniak Springs community.
Search crews spent Sunday evening and most of Monday looking for the 21-year-old Lucas and 17-year-old Logan Alford.
When the two brothers did not return from their fishing trip by nightfall Sunday, family members reported them missing.
Authorities found their bodies in the bay, the next day.
At that time, search crews said it wasn't the ending they were hoping for and expressed their sadness.
Mark Hollinhead, with the FWC Search Crew, said, "At this time, our thoughts are with the family."
According to the boy's football coach, Lenny Jankowski, the autopsy report shows the boys were struck by lighting.
Jankowski also says Logan and Lucas were more than brothers, they were best friends.
Coach Jankowski said, "Logan and Lucas were both very popular in the community. Popular around here at Walton High School and big family guys. So it's something that's difficult for all of us."
Both of the brothers played football for Walton High School. In 2003, Lucas set the school record for most tackles in a season.Logan's goal was to break that record. He was about to enter his senior year at Walton High. However, the tragedy of their deaths will leave many plans unfinished and many questions unanswered.
"It's very easy to get caught up into trying to understand, but it's not anything we'll ever be able to understand. We just have to trust in our faith."
Funeral services for Lucas and Logan Alford are scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Defuniak Springs, with burial to follow at Euchee Valley Cemetery.
