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Columbia native, Prince drummer's daughter drowns in pool http://www.wistv.com/Glob...?s=1978132
Columbia) June 29, 2004- John Blackwell Jr. was in Columbia back in April, jamming at his alma mater Keenan High School before his concert with Prince. Then a month later, the Columbia native held his daughter Jia as he accepted the key to the city. The drummer's worst nightmare came true Sunday at his home in California. His 27-month-old daughter wandered into the family's backyard and fell into the family's pool. Blackwell's fans from New York to Germany have wasted no time flocking to his website to offer their condolences. In a statement from Blackwell on Tuesday: "This is so hard...she was my baby girl...we want everyone in Columbia to know that we appreciate their thoughts and prayers...please keep praying for us." If you would like to send flowers: Higgins Chapel 1310 A Street Antioch, California 94509 The phone number is (925) 757-4343. Little Jia will be laid to rest Saturday at 10:00am. | |
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Columbia) June 29, 2004- John Blackwell Jr. was in Columbia back in April, jamming at his alma mater Keenan High School before his concert with Prince. Then a month later, the Columbia native held his daughter Jia as he accepted the key to the city. The drummer's worst nightmare came true Sunday at his home in California. His 27-month-old daughter wandered into the family's backyard and fell into the family's pool. Blackwell's fans from New York to Germany have wasted no time flocking to his website to offer their condolences. In a statement from Blackwell on Tuesday: "This is so hard...she was my baby girl...we want everyone in Columbia to know that we appreciate their thoughts and prayers...please keep praying for us." If you would like to send flowers: Higgins Chapel 1310 A Street Antioch, California 94509 The phone number is (925) 757-4343. Little Jia will be laid to rest Saturday at 10:00am. Thanks a million for the address....my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. PEOPLE CALL ME RUDE, I WISH WE WERE ALL NUDE, I WISH THERE WAS NO BLACK AND WHITE, I WISH THERE WERE NO RULES! | |
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God bless you John, I hope you got my email. Prayers to you & your family | |
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John, u have the thoughts and prayers of everyone - worldwide, including us in Australia. Xperience the Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com/
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Damn! That's a shame. It's hard to say something in response to that, because what can you say when a tragedy like this happens. Feelings and intentions to you, man. | |
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God needs his angels too... None better servants to his kingdom than an innocent child.
I can't imagine the pain U and Ur family is going through but I know U'll find peace and harmony in the work that U do. I Hope U find it just like we find it as we listen to U and the band. -"If U don't like,
what U see here -get the FUNK out." | |
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Damn. The man is sitting on top of the world and then something like this happens. Tragic..... The United States of America.......
Born July 04 1776 Died January 20 2009 May she rest in peace. | |
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Estamos contigo John, ella esta en un mejor lugar, es un angelito ahora.
rezando por ti desde Tijuana, Mexico aaron soto cloud9mission said: God bless you John, I hope you got my email. Prayers to you & your family | |
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It is true there are no words to say at all, but every tear I cried goes to that precious little girl. My hearts goes to you Mr.Blackwell. when the melting pot stirs how we gonna take it?
when u can't tell him from her how u gonna fake it? | |
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Thoughts and love to John and his family....
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Truly heartbreaking  God bless them."not a fan"  yeah...ok | |
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poetbear68 said: Damn! That's a shame. It's hard to say something in response to that, because what can you say when a tragedy like this happens. Feelings and intentions to you, man.
- Yes. What can we say? Must be a nightmare. God bless you John, and your family. |
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Awwwww, this is so sad 
My heart goes out to John and family  
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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moderatorThanks for putting the info up here Kat. My post was deleted at NPGMC.. I guess too much info was given. I pray no crazed fan or the media goes to the funeral to see Prince. | |
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Oh, sweet God. 
This would cripple me, I believe, for the rest of my days on earth. I'm gonna being having daytime nightmares all day now. My heart and very, very sincere prayers go out to Blackwell. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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Prayers and thoughts go out to you John Blackwell. Sorry for the tragic loss in which nothing can replace. __________________________________________________
2 words falling between the drops and the moans of his condition | |
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Since my girlfriend has two little kids that I've become quite attached to, this is really hitting close to home. I cannot imagine how devastated he and his wife must be at this point. This is truly awful. My prayers are with the Blackwell family. 
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OH MY DEAR SWEET JESUS!!!!
THIS IS A MOTHER/ FATHER'S WORST NIGHT MARE. WELL AT LEAST MINE. I will continue to keep John and his family in my prayers. I have no idea what the pain feels like but know this brother John she is safe in the arms of God playing with other children as we speak. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | |
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What a trajedy. John, take as much time as you like. Your emotional health is more important then seeing some dumb concert.
Everybody say something on this thread or I will be mighty mad. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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There are few things worse than losing someone so precious so young in an accident. My thoughts are with John Blackwell and his loved ones.
As for the rest of us, please let's be safe. Yes, accidents will happen but the thing is that they don't need to. They are preventable -- all of them. [This message was edited Wed Jun 30 9:56:18 2004 by Aerogram] | |
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Aerogram said: There are few things worse than losing someone so precious so young in an accident. My thoughts are with John Blackwell and his loved ones.
As for the rest of us, please let's be safe. Yes, accidents will happen but the thing is that they don't need to. They are preventable -- all of them. [This message was edited Wed Jun 30 9:56:18 2004 by Aerogram] Back yard swimming pools can be dangerous even to an adult if the person can't swim and falls in. Above ground pools are safer because nobody can fall into them. You have to climb a ladder or steps to get into an above ground pool, but with an inground pool that's level with the ground, it's very easy for someone to fall into. A safety gate is not enough protection around a pool when there's a toddler on the property. Parents should fence in an inground pool until their children are strong enough swimmers so that if they do fall into the pool they won't drown. | |
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There is nothing I can say!! I am just heartbroken about the loss of his child. May God be with you and your family right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest assured you will see your Sweet Angel again. Take comfort that friends and family that have passed away before her are taking good care of her now, along with our Heavenly Father! May her sweet soul rest in peace! | |
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John if you see this or anyone here can join me in saying how torn apart we all are.
We love you in the name of the Lord and may he grant you and your family these healing and peace you will need to get through this. God bless the Balckwell family *********************************************
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I am so sorry for your loss Mr Blackwell. This must be leaving you & your family shell-shocked. Please hold onto the belief that your daughter is in gods arms now, & when the time comes will be there to run into your arms again. Peace & hope | |
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This is such a tragedy. To lose a young child is the probably worst thing anyone can go through. My thoughts are with him. | |
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  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Although we love our parents, children, sisters and brothers
God Loves us best. Deepest Condolences | |
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john.....i'm real sorry.....my prayers are with u .....it's a big loss.....she's with GOD now.....so don't worry about her.....love u always, | |
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Hello,
I was in Chicago on Saturday when the concert was cancelled. We as fans had no idea. I am really sorry for your lost and I pray and hope that god will give you peace through this difficult time. Sandra in Chicago | |
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