Tragedy hits the hobby...

[2nd Lt. Samuel Teague]

Dear members of the hobby,

Yesterday, Christopher Motes and his mother Kathy were found murdered by Kathy's husband. Chris was only 17 and was a senior at New Trier High School in Wilmette, Illinois. He was a member of my former unit and was so enthusiastic about this hobby. I spent a week with the young man this summer at the Gettysburg re-enactment. He was so excited for his first national event as well as his interview at Gettysburg College, where he hoped to go next fall. His mother was also a very tender and caring woman who would do anything for her son. I suppose it is only fitting that they enter God's Kingdom together. Since I know may of you are good people, I am asking you to offer a prayer for the Motes' as well as their family and friends, as we try to cope with such a tragedy.

Thank you,
Matt Wood

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...-wilmette.html

[Marc]

My prayers are with Kathy and Christopher Motes. Such a tradegy.....

[johnconrad1987]

My prayers go out to all who have lost so much through this tragedy

[unclefrank]

Horrible

[styler]

So much lost to all of us. Prayers for you, too, Matt.

[Secesh]

A similar situation happened last year in my condo community...it literally makes my heart sick to hear of such things. Jesus understands.

[BrettKIllinois]

Very sorry to hear this.

[WoodenNutmeg]

Investigators found a muzzle-loading long gun they believe Christopher Motes used in Civil War reenactments next to Wiley's body, police said at a press conference.

This terrible news has certainly shaken the community as a whole.

[jdanner723]

This is horrible. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

[Johan Steele]

THeyare in my prayers, God will out.