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The Nelons, a preferred household gospel group, has been struck by tragedy after the dying of three of its members in a aircraft crash.
Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler have been killed within the crash whereas taking a flight to carry out on a cruise ship.
The crash additionally claimed the lives of Nelon Kistler’s husband, Nathan Kistler, the band’s assistant, Melodi Hodges, pilot Larry Haynie and his spouse, Melissa.
They have been on their approach to Seattle the place they have been to hitch the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, hosted by gospel veterans Bill and Gloria Gaither.
The fourth member of The Nelons and the Clarks’ youngest daughter, Autumn Nelon Streetman, was not on the aircraft on the time.
She had travelled to Seattle on a unique flight along with her husband Jamie Streetman, and obtained the devastating information upon touchdown.
She stated in an announcement, “Thank you for the prayers which were prolonged already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born child boy, in addition to Jason’s dad and mom, Dan and Linda Clark.
“We recognize your continued prayers, love, and assist as we navigate the approaching days.”
Gaither Music Group stated: “One of the most effective liked Gospel music households in America, The Nelons have been concerned in a tragic, deadly aircraft crash on Friday afternoon on their approach to be a part of the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska.”
It added: “Autumn, Jason and Kelly’s youngest daughter, and her husband, Jamie Streetman weren’t on the aircraft and arrived safely into Seattle and have been notified of the accident.
“They have been delivered to the lodge the place artists have been gathered with Bill and Gloria Gaither to hope, sing and embrace them of their grief, pledging to assist them in no matter wants come up.”
The Pilatus PC-12/47E plane got here down simply north of the city of Gillette, in Campbell County, Wyoming, round 1pm native time on Friday, sparking a wildfire. An investigation has been launched into the reason for the crash.
The Nelons have been based in 1977 by the late Rex Nelon, Kelly Nelon Clark’s father. They have been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
