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Updated: 10:15 AM Jun 23, 2009
UPDATE: Search for Missing Boat Passenger
WTAP News Crews have called off the search for Sunday night because of darkness. It will resume Monday morning. Posted: 6:21 PM Jun 20, 2009Reporter: News Email Address: news@wtap.com |
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Posted by: Ashley
Location: Belpre
on Jun 23, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Bill you are a jerk, you should not be on here posting comments like that to his family! Keep them to yourself!
Posted by: LISA H
Location: PARKERSBURG WV
on Jun 23, 2009 at 10:47 AM
i just posted meant to post it to bill...not ad im so sorry
Posted by: lisa h
Location: parkersburg wv
on Jun 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM
i still have this family in my prayers but i have to get on here and disagree with ad...just because there was alcohol on the boat doesnt mean the driver was drunk nor does it mean anyone was drunk. there is nothing wrong with people sitting back and enjoying a cold beer just so they wasnt the one driving the boat. we all have made mistakes in the past we all think it cant happen to us just 1 yr ago i was on a boat and didnt have my life jacket on i knew where it was but sometimes we just dont think ahead of time and i know we all have been there..THIS FAMILY HAS ENOUGH TO DEAL WITH SO PLEASE BE KIND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF IN A SITUATION WHERE YOU SHOULDA COULDA BUT DIDNT..SO PLEASE DONT SOUND SO RUDE TO THEM ...DONT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT A TRAGEDY THIS IS TO THIS FAMILY...I AGREE THAT THE FIRE DEPT AND ALL THE EMERGENCY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DOING A GOOD JOB...BUT GIVE THIS FAMILY A BREAK AND PRAY TO GOD FOR THEM....
Posted by: michael
Location: belpre
on Jun 23, 2009 at 09:20 AM
i hope they find jeremy bc thats also my friends cousin and that was his uncle.
Posted by: a.d
Location: parkesburg
on Jun 23, 2009 at 01:03 AM
I would like to say that thank you to all the people who are searchimg for this young man.I know it seems frustrating that you know this man is out there and no-1 sems 2 have an answer or idea as 2 where he may be but, we are fortunate that there are many people searching but keep in mind that these rescuers know what they are doing and thy also have a family to return home too.Can you imagine how much worse it could have ben w/o their assistant?all we can do is pray and hope he makes it home safe.I know you dont think i know what i am talking about....but TRUST ME I KNOW.SO I WANT 2 SAY THANK U 2 NOT ONLY 2 DNR,PPD BUT TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED SEARCH.i WOULD MORE THAN HAPY 2 ASSIST IN ANY WAY.I CANT IMAGINE LOSING 2 PEOPLE IN 1 SINGLE DAY.Just DONT GIVE UP...NO MATTER WHAT.MAY GOD BLESS YOU,YOUR FAMILY.ONCE AGAIN MY PRAYERS R WITH YOU &YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS.KEEP STRONG BECAUSE I AM SURE THATS WHAT HE WANT.I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE 2 SAY OTHER THAN U WILL SEE THEM GAIN IN HEAVEN.KEP PRAYING.
Posted by: scotty the oldest bro
Location: depressed land usa
on Jun 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM
why couldnt it have been me brother i looked everywhere where are you why couldnt i have been there i coulda got you i no i coulda lifeblows its like its a big dream i wish id wake up i cant take it anymore imm hiding somewhre i love you jeremy im sorry im so sorry
Posted by: Bill
Location: wood county
on Jun 23, 2009 at 12:30 AM
why people on boats do not wear life jackets is utterly amazing to me. Year after year there is always an incident like this one. Seat Belts are mandatory, Life Jackets should be as well. People think they know best and they don't. Any decision to be on a boat or out on the water without a life jacket is utter stupidity. People complain about no police being on the river but yet these same people take beer and alcoholic beverages out on these boats. Stupid. Stupid decisions cost lives. The could have 10-20 police boats out there and people would still have alcohol on their boat. Why do people think boating and alcohol mix - It doesn't. I feel sorry for the families but the people on the boat made the choice not to wear a life jacket and also made the choice to have alcohol on the boat. Senseless tragedy. Wake up boaters !!!
Posted by: Beth Reese(friend of the family)
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 23, 2009 at 12:24 AM
My heart and prayers go out to the whole family!I have known most of the family for a while now and I have to say that they are one of a kind and you dont find people like that very often. They would all somehow go out of thier way to do anything for you and have always been very outgoing too. If there is anything that I can do to help anyone dont hesitae to call. We will miss Jeremy and Dave, they will never be forgotten. I am so very sorry that this happened to all of you, but we will be thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Beth
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 22, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Tiffany is my cousin and we would do anything for each other Jeremy has known me since the 7th grade and hes been in our family for 6 years, Jeremy was the greatest he helped anybody who needed help and my baby cousin kay;eigh will be reminded everyday of how great he was we love him so much and I hope that he is found so our families can have closure I love you guys so much - JS
Posted by: SBH
Location: Belpre, O.
on Jun 22, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Someone who knows the family, so you're trying to tell me that the jetskiers that were doing tricks, racing each other, and showing off were trying to rise Jeremy from the bottom? I never heard of that before! Please don't come at me.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Florida
on Jun 22, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I pray that they find Jeremy very soon and give my family closure. I'm also very thankful that the other 5 are safe. Sorry for all the loss.
Posted by: jeremys mother
Location: belpre
on Jun 22, 2009 at 11:00 PM
thank you all for youre thoughts and prayers.and for every one who has brought us food and stuff at the civitan park. they still havent found jeremy.anyone who can help with donations would be appreciated.donations will be exsepted at wesbanco on market st.under karen byers.
Posted by: angie
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 10:44 PM
my hope and faith gose out to the friends and loved ones of the famiely of jermery my husband and i know jermery threw john and angie suex . i hope that they are able to find him so he can see his baby girl grow into a young women that she will soon become . are preys go out to the framiley and friends ,we hope that they find him soon alive and well
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 22, 2009 at 10:35 PM
please if anyone has a boat and can help out come to the belpre civitan park behind hardees or just for water and food for the family they would really appriciate it and god bless u jeremy come home to us we cant find closure till we find u love u....dee
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 22, 2009 at 09:01 PM
i'm so sorry kim...
Posted by: allison d
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 08:44 PM
I dont know any of the people on the boat but, I do want you to know that my daughter whom is 11yrs old has said many prayers and we as a family have put you on our prayer list.God works in mysterious ways and takes the best and please dont get me wrong it doesnt take the pain away but,with time,support,and looking into his baby's eyes it will get easier.Try to remember the good times,laughter,love that you have shared and talk to him.my brother just passed and I will remember his smile,face for the rest of my life.just because you cant see something DOES NOT mean its not there.I talk 2 him everyday.I am sorry for your loss of a son and his father but, try to remember god takes the best and we are all his children and can be called home at any given time.There are so many prayers and support 4 you and your family.My family wishes you peace and love.to the mother of his child-be strong and raise him letting him know what a strong,great father he has & I am praying 4 you.Be strong.
Posted by: vicki
Location: belpre
on Jun 22, 2009 at 06:50 PM
i would like to extend my condolonces to the family of the boating accident i hope that jeremy is found and the family can have closure my thoughts and prayers are with you
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 06:44 PM
My heart goes out to the family..I have known them for a long time now and i feel so bad for their loss. I hope they find Jermey soon and hopefully he will be alive..i remember him when he was just a baby..I was really close to the family at one time and i loved them all very much and i still do and always will..it's so sad about Dave..He would never have wanted this to happen so his son..I can just imagine how they all feel right now and i feel so sorry for them all..I will be praying for them all the time..RIP Dave, and come home to your family Jermey, that little girl needs you..may god be with you all
Posted by: kyra
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 06:33 PM
i just wanted to say that all are thoughts an prayers go out to jeremy midcap! even know we dident really know him and his dad who died we use forwheelers together and he was a pretty good guy!And from what i heard he gave his life jacket to his girl friend cuz she couldent stay up! i think that was sweat thing to do and risk his life for hers! WE HOPE YOU COME HOME SAFELY JEREMY!!!:)
Posted by: Nachelle
on Jun 22, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Tiffany is my cousin and I have known Jeremy for quite a few years and my thoughts are prayers are with the family. I hope they find Jeremy so that the baby will have her daddy in her life. Come home safe to your family Jeremy and RIP Dave!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 22, 2009 at 03:07 PM
For all the people out there who are asking how to help,walk the shore lines. The searchers have to make sure they dont miss anything in the area. If searchers haven't made it to your area yet, look for him along the shore. He needs all the help anyone can give.
Posted by: Concerned
Location: Lowell
on Jun 22, 2009 at 01:57 PM
My heart and prayers go out to this family! RIP Dave..Come home safe to you family Jeremy!
Posted by: lisa h
Location: parkersburg wv
on Jun 22, 2009 at 01:52 PM
my heart goes out to all the family. i know this has to be one of the hardest things they will ever go through. i was down there this morning and i just wanted to stop so bad to see if there was anything i could do for them but i thought maybe they just wanted to be left alone. i wish i could say something to make them feel better during this tragedy. i have all your family in my thoughts and prayers. god bless you all
Posted by: Someone who knows the family
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 01:32 PM
To anyone who can help....Family is looking for people with boats who are willing to search the river, dotations are being taking at Wes Banko, and any drinks & snacks can be takin to loading docks in Belpre...Thank you all for the prayers
Posted by: Diver Down
Location: Williamstown
on Jun 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM
As a professional ocean lifeguard, professional rescuer, diver, and fellow boater it breaks my heart to hear of yet another senseless tragedy. On any given day weak or non-swimmers should always wear their life jackets. On a day like recent, where the river is extremely choppy, filled with debris, currents are swift, and the winds are blowing, extra safety precautions should be taken. My heart is filled with sorrow for this family and their loss. I have been on too many recovery missions and it is not easy for the family or the team that finds the victim. My deepest condolences! You cannot go back in time and change the events, but maybe a person's life will be saved because they use better water safety practices. A big thank you to everyone risking their lives to recover the body of this young man...the river current is strong and difficult to maneuver safely.
Posted by: Mackenzie
Location: belpre ohio
on Jun 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM
i am so sorry...i will keep your family in my prayers....i hope & pray they find jeremy and if u guys need anything just let me know!!!
Posted by: nicky
Location: p-burg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I no these people quiet well i have sence i was about 6 they r great people and the family deserves a answer of some sort i just wish them the best and dave rip rest in piece and jeremy we no u r comeing home it is just matter of time..Have they checked the ilsland by any chance????Wish the family the best REST IN PIECE
Posted by: Elizabeth
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 10:10 AM
To someone who knows the family. You mean they are not searching down the river by now?? Are they really just staying by the island? I understand it is important to stay there because he could be stuck there, but do they not think he may be down river by now? Im not trying to critise Im just wondering. My heart goes out to this family, I could not imagine what they are going through right now. I hope and pray they find him soon, this waiting has to be extremely hard on them.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 22, 2009 at 09:25 AM
The party barge kept going Saturday night. I thought that was inappropriate and dangerous, especially since all those divers were in the water.
Posted by: julie kimes
Location: belleville
on Jun 22, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY &LOVED ONES GOING THROUGH THIS I HOPE THEY FIND THE OTHER GUY AND PUT ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT PEACE GOD BE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY,GOD BLESS YOU ALLAND BE WITH YOU.
Posted by: Someone who knows the family
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 09:01 AM
SBH--Until you know exactly whats going on with the search please keep your comments to yourself. They had parts of river closed for hours while searching then decided they wanted boats going through the area to help rise Jeremy from the bottom if he were to be stuck on something! My family has been out on boats searching and nothing has come up yet. I don't understand why there only searching the island when it's been days and the river is moving....
Posted by: someone that cares
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 08:28 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeremy's family and the rest of the people involved in this accident. As a lifer on the river I hope this tragedy will bring to light some serious issues that face all boaters. This is the 3rd time that people I personally know have been killed in a boating accident.
Posted by: Jon
Location: "On the River"
on Jun 22, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Taking into consideration of the size of our river, time of day, conditions of the water, 13 minutes is a remarkable time to reach the accident. I think our rescue teams have done a remarkable job. The loss of 2 lives is so very sad and hard to accept, but I'm sure if the rescue didn't make it in record time, it could have been a lot worse. According to a relative that I talked with on Sunday at Civitan Park, the boaters were all drunk. I hope other boaters can learn from this terrible accident. God Bless the family and friends.
Posted by: Paramedic
Location: WV
on Jun 22, 2009 at 06:56 AM
@Wondering: The water was horrible in that it was discolored, running high, swift, and carrying lots of debris, logs, etc.
Posted by: amber
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 01:11 AM
my heart goes out to the family i used to date jeremy...he was a nice guy and i ope that he gets home to his family safely. im so sorry about the families losses.....tiffany i dont know you but keep your head up
Posted by: SBH
Location: Belpre, O.
on Jun 22, 2009 at 01:06 AM
To the jetskiers and boaters that were on the river today at the belpre park ripping through there like nothing's wrong are RUDE! Plus why would you want to make it harder for the searchers by disturbing the water more? Maybe i'm being too sensitive here but it actually angered me seeing that. I Hope Jeremy gets found soon!
Posted by: sister&aunt
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 22, 2009 at 12:42 AM
dave is my brother and jeremy my nephew,right now all we can do is hope and pray for geremey s safe return home.thank you everyone for your help and prayers keep praying for us. thank you all so much BLN
Posted by: friend
Location: gahanna
on Jun 22, 2009 at 12:04 AM
my heart goes out to all the fam... but mostly tiffany and the baby! hes such a strong person. ive known him more than half my life. just keep praying. and remember... "he aint the leavin kind" let rascal flatts remind u! i love all u guys. im here for u. we miss u jer... come home!
Posted by: Wondering
on Jun 21, 2009 at 11:49 PM
In what way was "the water was horrible yesterday?" Discolored? Running high? Swift? Turbulent? White caps?
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM
i don't know the family but i do pray for them .i know what they are going thru because i had a cousin and friends that was in a boating accident and my freind lost his wife and stepdad .
Posted by: dedra & mike
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:54 PM
my heart goes out to the entire family and friends of dave and jeremy...ive known them for many years and they were wonderful people...and his girlfriend, my heart goes out to you sweetie, and i'm so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful person! i know things will never be the same without them....please dear lord be with everyone that knew these people and help them through everything.....we'll miss them dearly...always in our heart and prayers!
Posted by: a dear friend
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:41 PM
If there is some way that we could form a search party on the island please let us know where to start. There are tons of willing and able people that WILL walk the whole island and or shore lines where ever.
Posted by: Erin
Location: Spencer
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM
The family is in my prayers. We were on the river today and the water is awful. No wonder they arehaving a hard time finding him. I pray that his little girl can grow up with wonderful memories of her Daddy.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: PARKERSBURG
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO TIFFANY. SHES MY FRIENDS BOYFRIEND'S DAUGHTER, FOR HER SAKE AND HER LIL GURL I HOPE THEY FIND JEREMY. SUCH A SAD AND UNBEARABLE FATHERS DAY FOR HER. ALSO I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HOLE FAMILY FOR THE LOOSE OF DAVE AND THE DISAPPERENCE OF JEREMY..
Posted by: wondering
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:06 PM
this is a horrible accident, but my question is what happened? boats just dont capsize for no reason? and as for the person who posted a 13 minute response time is slow, first of all ppd keeps a boat in, and the water was horrible yestrerday, we didnt even put in because of it, the rescuers cant risk their own lives..i will be praying for this family and boater!
Posted by: Jack
Location: oh
on Jun 21, 2009 at 09:09 PM
I feel horrible for the families involved in this accident. As a boater, you, the captain of the boat, has to be responsible and know his vessels limits. I think it is wrong to be against the dnr or law enforcement. From the story it sounds like they did a great job. Saying that more dnr boats need to be out is coming from a non boater anybody out there on a regular basis nows that the dnr and police do a terrific job of letting boaters have fun and yet watching out for there safety.
Posted by: Please Pray
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Jacquie I would love to know how to help walk the shore lines. I know both parties involved and have sit and wondered whats missing and why they could get together volunteers to do this earlier. I will do anything and everything to help Jeremys gf and daughter.
Posted by: laura
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 08:39 PM
my prayers go out to all u guyz we will all miss u uncle dave please bring jeremy home safe his baby girl needs to grow up with her mommy and daddy love and miss u guys love laura barker
Posted by: Jacquie
Location: Little Hocking
on Jun 21, 2009 at 08:05 PM
This was my husbands cousin. Him and my father in law have been searching shore lines non-stop since yesterday with no sleep. They are desperate to find him. My heart goes out to his mother and siblings. I wish more could be done. I can't bring myself to say that he is gone but just missing. Anything I can do to help I will do. To all that is commenting please realize that the family members are reading this.
Posted by: deedee
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 08:03 PM
we love you jeremy and wish to find u soon,we will not stop looking and god bless you 4 trying to help the others,uncle dave you will be missed terribly please let us find u jeremy we need closure...
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 21, 2009 at 07:57 PM
i don't know any of the family but i will keep u in my thoughts and prayers
Posted by: debbieaunt
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 07:28 PM
we love jer and dave god we love you boy keep faith god does asswer prayerhelp our family through this i love you all
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Dave and Jeremy were my husband's uncle and cousin. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Posted by: Cris
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 05:18 PM
We are still praying that Jeremy will make it home safe, but at this time, it is very scary. He has a beautiful daugheter and girlfriend waiting for information one way or the other, just keep praying for the rescue teams to find him as soon as possible....the waiting is hell!!!!
Posted by: rex
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 05:11 PM
u was a good friend to us all jerremy i will miss u buddy take care good friend and take care of ur dad luv u and miss
Posted by: norman
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 05:05 PM
i was on the boat when it happened i apreciate your prayers and concerns
Posted by: Amanda
Location: Ohio/Wv
on Jun 21, 2009 at 04:45 PM
I want to commend all the volunteers and law enforcement for the hard work they are doing searching for my cousin it is surely appreciated....praying for him and a his safe return WE LOVE AND MISS YOU come home home safe to us were not giving up till we find him My prayers also go out to all the rescue teams involved, that they may be safe.Those people were my family, god bless my uncle and for the missing person my cousin I love You and Miss you and I pray that you are safe god bless all. Please pray for our family. This was a tragic accident that will never be forgotten.........
Posted by: SND
Location: Belpre, O.
on Jun 21, 2009 at 04:17 PM
This is so sad. We seen these people on the river @ about 4:15pm and we noticed it looked as though there were too many people on board. We're sorry for this family's loss.
Posted by: nanna
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 03:20 PM
I want to commend all the volunteers and law enforcement for the hard work they are doing searching for the person in the Ohio River...I know the family and I'm sure they appreciate it as much as I do..
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 21, 2009 at 02:29 PM
HES 20
Posted by: brother
on Jun 21, 2009 at 02:20 PM
why hasnt my coment been pasted he was my brother tiff im hear for you jerremy i have your back till the end watch over us all dave we love yoou and miss you we love you dad
Posted by: rex
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 02:06 PM
he was a friend of mine still looking were not giving up till we find him
Posted by: Brenda
Location: Belpre oh
on Jun 21, 2009 at 01:14 PM
my thoughts and prayers go out to the familys. Thanks to all the law enforcement, the fire and volunteer fire departments for their boats and all the help and time they gave in a time of need..Belpre law enforcement you really do a good job everyday for us here in Belpre keep up the good work .. My prayers are with you all , help keep everyone one safe that are helping today .
Posted by: CHRIS
Location: VIENNA
on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:44 PM
blaming the police department is the wrong way to go on this one...this is an unfortunate accident...we are all responsible for our own actions....life jackets are like seatbelts...they should always be worn...the response from all departments should be commended...
Posted by: genie & maymay
Location: belleville
on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM
U all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: anonoymous
on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:10 PM
how old is the boy they are looking for
Posted by: Mary Beth
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM
This family has been friends of our family for a long time...they are good people..Please keep them in your prayers..My heart goes out to everyone involved ..You are in my thoughts and my prayers..
Posted by: Parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM
May God bless all of those affected whether they be family or friends.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:59 AM
who all was in the boat y are no names being released iam very worried!
Posted by: relative
Location: ohio
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Those people were my family Please pray for our family for his safe return
Posted by: april
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM
I'm prayin they will find them I'll keep you all in my prayers
Posted by: monica an greg duley
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 10:04 AM
to the family we are really sorry for your lose we hope an pray that that find the other person soon we are all praying for all of you and hope that they find him we are praying for all of you guys we love you love the duleys
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Belpre
on Jun 21, 2009 at 09:19 AM
My heart goes out to all the family involved. Its so sad. Know that even though you may not think it at this time God is with you all watching over you. Take one day at a time. My prayers also go out to all the rescue teams involved, that they may be safe. And God bless those who helped pull the others to safety. Again I am so sorry for their loss. God Bless
Posted by: mother karen of jeremy the one that is missing
Location: belpre ohio
on Jun 21, 2009 at 04:34 AM
this is my son that is missing.please pray that they find jeremy alive and well.he has a beautiful daughter thats 9 months old that needs her daddy.please pray for tiffany to.we lost his father in this boat incident tonight.just pray for the whole family.we love you all god bless.
Posted by: lisa h
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 01:30 AM
i feel so sorry for this family...what a terrible tragedy, i'll keep them in my thoughts and prays.
Posted by: scott
Location: somewhere
on Jun 21, 2009 at 01:18 AM
dad i hope your in heaven dont worry about us will be ok just keep jeremy safe mak sure hes allright plz let him come home safe to us i miss him im losing my mind brother ill love you and your in my heart ill watch over tiffany and the baby ill be here for them forever if they need anything you know i got your back just like when we were kids ill always have your back i just want you guys back ill pray for you i miss you so much we were suspose to have fun tommorrow you were suspose to teach cole how to ride cause you no i cant very well just plz come home i love you guys god plz help our family we need you the mother and his child need you let him be ok. love always your brother thanks for being the best bro you could be.and thanks for everything dave your puppys fine.
Posted by: Dave
on Jun 21, 2009 at 01:09 AM
i hope they find jeremy he was a good friend.he was also a wonderful father to his baby.and his father dave whom was also a great person to be around.and to all the family and friends who read this i will keep jeremy and dave in my prayers and will pray for the well being of jeremy.
Posted by: april
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:23 AM
I'm praying for him hope for the best he is a strong young man.Brandi I'm prayin for you girl this has got to be the hardest thing for you if you need anything just let me know
Posted by: Paramedic
Location: WV
on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Boating accidents are so tragic and preventable. I grew up on and around boats, and today was NOT a good day to be out on the river. Please remember that when the water is muddy and choppy, you can't see logs and other debris that may be floating just under the surface. I was near the scene, and all of the responders were doing everything they could, and they should be commended.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Belpre
on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Me and my family was on the boat docks when this happenned, my husband called 911 and we flagged down the first passing boat to assist them. This was horrible!I am praying for the family, and hoping for a miracle. I can say from the time we called 911 it was 13 minutes for anyone to show up, besides a police officer who waited for the fire dept to come. I think they need to keep boats in the river for a faster response. I will never forget how everyone was screaming for help, and we were helpless on the other side of the river. God be with the family!
Posted by: Debora
Location: Columbus
on Jun 20, 2009 at 11:55 PM
I am still praying for my Cousin please come back safe and sound we love and miss you much. R.I.P to my Uncle you will be missed very much
Posted by: Erin
Location: PArkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Tiffany is my cousin. I hope they find him for her sake.
Posted by: Marsha
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Those people were my family, god bless my uncle and for the missing person my cousin I love You and Miss you and I pray that you are safe god bless all. Please pray for our family. This was a tragic accident that will never be forgotten. I Love YOu and may God be with you I know I am.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 20, 2009 at 11:05 PM
His my cusion, I Hope they find his son :.[ Pray to god that they are oki
Posted by: steve
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:29 PM
i just donated around 25 life jackets to the volunteers searching so everyone is safe
Posted by: william
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM
First, I hope all are ok and I pray for them and the families. Secondly,law enforcement have been out on the river patrolling. WV DNR have had all of their boats out on patrol every weekend and one during the week. PPD has their boat out on the weekends as well as OHDNR. Life Jackets save lives, too, but only when people wear them. WVDNR have made many BUI arrests since Memorial Day weekend on the river and continue to do so, too. I am not implying that anyone on the boat were impaired I just want to say that alcohol does not go with boating and beer/alcoholic drinks have no business on a boat. Police have been using their boats and have been doing a great job ensuring boaters comply with water laws. Thoughts and prayers to the families and the people on the boat.
Posted by: ariel
Location: belpre
on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM
hope that they find this person! i really hope that there family will be in good shape!!! And wanted to let you know i will be praying for the people out there and i hope you do to! i hope that if any of that family ever goes out on a boat again then they all wear life jackets! just a remideer to everybody always wear life jackets and never have to miny in the boat. just wish we could find ths person! my only hope is that they do. make sure everyone watches the news tonight at 11:00 p.m.! and i just want you to know that the lord will be with the family and that the last person could make through some how!!!! hopefully the find him soon and this never happens to anyone ever again!! i was so sad i just wish i knew who it was because i want to know if i know them and hopefully even if i don't know the couple people in the hospital and the last person in the water can still be alive so i can get to know them! good luck for there family and may the last couple people be alive for you!thanks
Posted by: BRENDA
Location: WOOD
on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
we have them in our prayers,god works in large wonders
Posted by: pkbg_girl08
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
my thoughts and prayers go out to the familys of these individuals.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM
The last update was at 6:42, any new news? Have they found him yet?
Posted by: chevy king
Location: Belpre
on Jun 20, 2009 at 09:27 PM
all of r thaughts and prayers r with them and them and their familys we need more patrols out on the water we pay 4 the police boats lets start using them
Posted by: relative
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 09:26 PM
the one who was taken to the hopsital died =(.. he is my uncle.. please pray for my cousin who has not been found...
Posted by: Rowenna
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 08:47 PM
My heart goes out to the people who was in the boating accident..Two of them are my friends.
Posted by: marie
Location: walker
on Jun 20, 2009 at 08:33 PM
I prey they find the missing person, and I wonder how is the one they took to the hospital, my prayers are with all.....
Posted by: Darla
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Ok ladies, you are driving me nuts – who is he? I am praying for him – crying too!
Posted by: Crissy
Location: Mineral Wells
on Jun 20, 2009 at 08:17 PM
This is my close friend, Tiffany's boyfriend! Please God let them find him alive and well!!
Posted by: Debora
Location: columbus
on Jun 20, 2009 at 07:47 PM
he is my cousin please be ok and safe we love you
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 20, 2009 at 07:24 PM
WHY DID'NT YOU INCLUDE Belpre IN ON THE DEPT'S
Posted by: Sandy
Location: Parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 07:15 PM
God help the missing person! I hope they have a life jacket on!
Posted by: Savanna
Location: parkersburg
on Jun 20, 2009 at 07:02 PM
that is my family and like there was no kids on bord... |
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bill i was on the boat when it happend get yor story straight before you make comments like that someday it might happen to you
I'm sorry for the families loss but thankful they have found Jeremy. I spent about 15 hours on the river with my fire dept. searching and I want to thank those we had to stop while we had a portion of the river closed. Those we spoke to were very polite and only concerned that everyone was ok. Also, thanks to the woman who brought food and cold drinks to us while we were searching on Sunday. It was really needed, and greatly appreciated. There is a lot that isn't understood unless you have done these types of searches before. Some question why we focused in the immediate area but there were good reasons to. It isn't possible for all volunteer departments to keep a boat on the river at all times. Especially when they main station is several miles from the river. Please don't forget we often have to fight traffic coming from our homes to get to the station to get the appratus we need for the call we are needed on. Our thoughts are with the family and friends. Please stay safe out there.
Just to let everyone know...Jeremy has been found. Im not at liberty to discuss anything more about it...but he HAS been found. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers through this situation. JKG
Thanks to everyone who helped search for Jeremy. He was found near a campground in HockingPort earlier today and transported to Athens County...Rest In Peace Jeremy
To all u ppl talking down on these ppl, you really need to stop. It is uncalled for and is upsetting their family and friends. I couldv'e happened to anyone so please keep your comments to yourself! We love all of you that are still looking for Jeremy and I keep praying they find him!
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU GUYS, THIS IS A VERY SAD SITUATION. I HAVE KNOWN THIS FAMILY FOR A LITTLE WHILE, AND THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE. SCOTTY I LOVE YOU, HANG IN THERE OK, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST LET US KNOW. SCOTT AND JEREMY HELPED ME ON MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITH MY CAR, THIS IS SO SAD ABOUT HIM. YOU GUYS ARE IM MY PRAYERS EVERYDAY. I DO WANT TO SHARE ONE THING WITH THE FAMILY, IF IT IS TRULEY JEREMY'S TURN TO GO THEN HE WILL GO, BUT IF ITS NOT THEN GOD WILL BRING HIM BACK TO YOU. JUST TRY AND REMEMBER THE LORD IS IN CONTROL AND HE WILL DO WHAT IS BEST. KEEP PRAYING AND DONT STOP, I KNOW I WONT. KAREN STAY STRONG, SCOTTY STAY STRONG AND DONT DO ANYTHING STUPID, WE STILL LOVE YOU, AND TO TIFFANY I DONT KNOW YOU THAT WELL BUT YOU STAY STRONG TOO, YOUR BABY NEEDS YOU, AND I THINK JEREMY WOULD WANT THAT FOR YOU TOO. I HOPE YOU GUYS GET CLOSURE SOON I CANT EVEN IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND JEREMY UNTIL HE IS FOUND. GOD BLESS AND STAY STRONG.
Dear Amazed- All I wanted to clear up was that the driver was not the one drinking the alcohol that was found on the boat, there was no "collision" , no confusion as to how many were on the boat, and details of what happened were never "sketchy". People in this town have a way of talking trash when they have no clue of the truth. I was just clearing up a few points that the news and newspaper can't seem to get straight.
All of my thoughs and prayes are still on jeremy midcap that is still not been found, it has been 3 days now. and going down there today seeing the family almost made me cry cuz it is so sad. but hopefuly they find jeremy today or tommrow.. and scottie every thing is going to be ok sometime we are going to find him and he will never be forgoton! nither will dave. R.I.P Jeremy and Dave Midcap!!
To the family of Dave and Jeremy Midcap, I hope tht you find Jeremy and I hope that Dave is resting n Peace. I know that it sure wouldv'e been nice too see my father this fathers day but hes been gone now 3 yrs and I know what a tragady this has became. After being their with friends and family today at the civitan park, still on the search for Jeremy all I could do is cry and prey that they find him. R.I.P Dave and Jeremy, we all love you and miss you! My heart goes out to the family...I am s very sorry! Love beth
SBH~ yes by having the boats and jet skis in the water it creates a resistance in the water that would stir up anything on the bottom that might be caught. To nunyabizniss~ The driver might have been responsible in not drinking, but if you think about it, it really doesn't matter. The driver may not have caused the accident, but it still happened. It's not like being in a car, when you are thrown from a boat in the middle of the river, you need all your wits about you to be able to swim...that's the point with not drinking and boating...not so much the driver, but self. One needs to have themselves in a state of mind to rescue themselves if need be. Once a car hits a tree, that's it, it's stopped..no need to try to rescue self...but once the boat was flipped you have to deal with the water around you that is constantly moving. Make sense? Don't be so hard on people. Everyone takes tragic happenings their own way. Some get angered, others cry.
Some of you should be ashamed! Who cares what happened or who was drinking. Two people are now gone and the 5 who survived will live with this the rest of there lives. I didn't know Jeremy well and never knew his family until this happened but have been there with them since Saturday helping in whatever way possible....Tiffany I know this is hard on you now but in time you will recover. You two have a beautiful baby and she will need you more than ever. If you need anything please let me or your dad know
i went to school with jeremy and he was really nice and would do anything for u he will be missed
To anyone who can help....Family is looking for people with boats who are willing to search the river, dotations are being taking at Wes Banko ($2,400 needed to cover funeral cost for both people involved in accident), and any drinks & snacks can be takin to loading docks in Belpre...Thank you all for the prayers
In every bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hiden pomise: butterflies will soon be free! in the cold and snow of winter theres a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something god alone can see. theres a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; theres a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me.from the past will come the futue;what it holds,a mystery,unrevealed until its season, something god alone can see. in our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. in our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unreavled until its season, something god alone can see. REST IN PEACE JEREMY AND DAVE MIDCAP!
THE DRIVER OF THE BOAT WAS NOT DRINKING, and submitted a blood test on the spot to prove it. Just because there was alcohol onboard, doesn't mean it was the driver's. There were plenty of life jackets onboard, and the boat was NOT overloaded. You people need to know the facts, and get your story straight....and while you're out doing that... get yourself a life too and leave these people to grieve.