An ordinary evening for the Taylor family turned tragic when Hurricane Helene hit their Georgia town and killed two young brothers, Derrick and Harmony. This sad story is one of many that have come out of the terrible storm that caused a lot of damage and death across the US.
Crystal Taylor and her three kids—Cassidy, Derrick, and Harmony—were getting ready for bed on September 26, 2024. They had no idea what was about to happen. As the storm got worse, a huge oak tree fell on the house and trapped Derrick and Harmony inside.
Crystal and Cassidy got away to a neighbor’s house, where Cassidy bravely called 911 to say there was an emergency. When the rescuers got there, they couldn’t get to the kids because the tree was so big.
Through the hours, Crystal’s cries to reach her children never stopped. It took more than five hours, but finally, the children were freed, but they had already died from their injuries.
As the Taylor family deals with their unbearable loss, they are finding comfort in the overflow of support from their community. Over $45,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe page to help the family pay for the funeral and meet their daily needs.
Hurricane Helene hurt a lot of people, not just the Taylor family. There have been at least 135 deaths, and the Carolinas have been hit the hardest. Megan Drye, a mother from Ashville, North Carolina, saw her 7-year-old son Micah and her parents get swept away by floods. Such a sad story.
Jessica, Megan’s sister, wrote about the family’s pain on Facebook, sharing Micah’s last words: “Jesus!” Please help me!” Families in grief have found comfort in the thoughts and support of the community.
As the country mourns the deaths caused by Hurricane Helene, families like the Taylors and Dryes show how strong love and faith can be in the face of unimaginable disaster.
Communities all over the US are still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene. The stories of those who were touched are a powerful reminder of how important it is to show kindness, support, and pray during times of trouble.
