A mother and father in Arkansas are experiencing an unimaginable loss after their son died in a house fire while attempting to rescue his beloved pet puppy.
Kurtis and Caitlin Sharp lost everything in the blaze that erupted in their Gentry home on Saturday night, but none of their possessions mattered compared to the loss of their 23-month-old son, Loki Nicholi Mason.
“I just wanna stop here and say never take your children for granted,” Kurtis wrote alongsidea photo of his son on Facebook. “Cherish every waking moment with them!!!! We love u bubba and we know your [sic] in a better place!!!!”
Gentry Fire Chief Vester Cripps confirmed the tragic death to theNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,telling the outlet that the Sharp’s home caught fire around 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Kurtis, Caitlin, and their children were not inside at the time the flames broke out and quickly scrambled to call for help and extinguish the fire themselves.
However, amid the chaos, the parents didn’t notice that Loki had re-entered the home to save their pet dog, Cripps said.
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In the wake of the tragedy, Kurtis spoke out on Facebook and expressed his heartbreak to lose his youngest child in a series of posts.
Kurtis also revealed on Monday that the viewing for Loki would be on Friday in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and his funeral would be the following day.
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The grieving father asked that Loki’s loved ones do not wear all-black to his funeral. Instead, he asked for guests to “mix it up” and wear the toddler’s favorite colors of red, white, and black to celebrate his life.
“We don’t want it to be any more depressing than it’s already gonna be,”he wrote. “Thanks for all the love and support we definitely appreciate it.”
“Not only did they lose their belongings but also a precious child,” reads a Facebook fundraiser called theSharp Family Restoration, which has already raised over $8,400. “We need all the donations we can get. Whatever your heart is lead to do.”
“The last thing we want the family to worry about during this very difficult time is money. Donations will be used towards hospital bills, funeral cost, & new housing,” the fundraiser adds.
AGoFundMewas also established for the family to assist with expenses.
source: people.com
