It is with profound sorrow that we share the tragic news of the passing of Marcus Ragland of Rome, Georgia, and Ashley Hawkins, the mother of two of his children. Both lost their lives in a devastating ATV accident at a park in Alabama on Sunday. This heartbreaking event has left a community in mourning and seven children, who were passengers in the ATV at the time of the crash, requiring urgent medical attention.
Marcus and Ashley were devoted parents whose lives were tragically cut short in this unforeseen accident. Their loss is immeasurable, not only to their family but also to friends and the wider community who knew them. The impact of this tragedy is deeply felt, especially by their children, who now face an unimaginable future without their loving parents.
Audrey Dunn, who shared two young children—a five-year-old and a one-year-old—with Marcus, has spoken candidly about the heartbreaking challenge of explaining this loss to her eldest son. In an emotional interview with 11Alive’s Gilat Melamed, Audrey shared the painful reality of her son’s understanding of the tragedy. “My oldest son, he’s five, he remembers everything that happened,” she said. “He told me when we got to the hospital, and I got to go in, he said, ‘Mom, my dad died, but it’s OK because he’ll be back to get me tomorrow.’ He doesn’t understand that he will never see him again.” These words poignantly capture the profound grief and confusion faced by the family in the wake of this loss.
As we extend our deepest condolences to the families of Marcus Ragland and Ashley Hawkins, we also hold in our hearts the seven children who were involved in the accident and are now on the path to recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy, especially the children who must now navigate life without their parents.
This devastating event reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones. May Marcus and Ashley rest in eternal peace, and may their family find strength and comfort in the support of their community during this incredibly difficult time.
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