Memorial Service Tomorrow

My sister, her husband, 2 of her babies,their friend,their pitbull and 2 of their snakes passed away in a house fire in Tennessee so tommorow we're planning on having a memorial service now that everythings settled in Tennessee. Im back in Pueblo Colorado now. Some of you may have heard the story but it is a tragedy. 2 of her babies survived because my sisters husband threw my neice Jasmine from the window and they found my nephew under the bed wrapped in a blanket, hes in critical condition and has to relearn how to walk, talk, and all that again. My sister was found by the door with 2 of the babies in her arms, her husband was found reaching under the bed for the little boy and their friend was sleeping still. They had passed from the smoke of the fire, not the fire itself. I'd really appreciate if you can pray on the healing for my family and that my nephew Tedarrel Jr lives. But, here's an article about it for you guys to read about it:







Investigators said on Tuesday they have yet to find any smoke detectors at the home, despite surviving family members claiming detectors were at the home but did not work.

Officials said on Monday that the fire was not caused by arson, but the cause is still under investigation.

Fire officials said over the weekend that it appears the fire was an accident, but they don't know whether it was an electrical problem or something else. The fire occurred at about 7 a.m. at the home near the corner of 35th and Nevada avenues.

Seven-year-old Jasmine Brooks, who is a student at Sylvan Park Elementary School, was released from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital on Monday.

The child's uncle, Mike True, said his niece knows that almost everyone in her family died Saturday. True will take custody of Jasmine.

Authorities said 50-year-old Tedarrel Brooks, his wife, 32-year-old wife Stephanie Brooks, and their two daughters, 8-year-old T'Derrica Brooks and 4-year-old Alexis Brooks, died during the fire.

Another adult who lived in the home, 24-year-old Billy Vantrice Austin, also died during the fire. He is not related to the Brooks family.

Tedarrel Brooks, Jr., 3, was the only other survivor of the fire, besides Jasmine, but he remains in critical condition at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

"Junior was under the bed, and the fire department found him under the bed, got him, was able to save him, so maybe from him being low, maybe that saved him, because you know the smoke rises," True said.

True said his four nieces and nephews were asleep downstairs, while his brother, Tedarrel Brooks and his sister-in-law, Stephanie, were upstairs when the fire started Saturday morning.

"She grabbed T'Derrica and Alexis, and she ran toward the door. They found her at the door with two kids in her arms, passed out," True said.

"Please take time today to check your smoke detectors," said Director Chief Stephen Halford of the Nashville Fire Department. "There were no working smoke detectors in these homes. We know that smoke detectors dramatically enhance your ability to escape from a fire, so we ask our citizens, please take time to check."

"This is tragic, something you don't prepare for," True said.

Three of the family's pets also died in the fire.

Nashville Fire Department spokesman Walter Demonbreun told The Tennessean that arson has been ruled out. The house had smoke detectors, but they were not working.

The burial for all of the family members could cost $30,000. The public can donate to the Brooks Family Fund by visiting any U.S. Bank location in the country.

Investigators are still trying to figure out who owns this property. One man is on file as the owner of the property but another person holds the deed and a third person paid last year's taxes.

That is devastating. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying that the surviving children make a full recovery and that your family can also begin the healing process.

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My sister, her husband, 2 of her babies,their friend,their pitbull and 2 of their snakes passed away in a house fire in Tennessee so tommorow we're planning on having a memorial service now that everythings settled in Tennessee. Im back in Pueblo Colorado now. Some of you may have heard the story but it is a tragedy. 2 of her babies survived because my sisters husband threw my neice Jasmine from the window and they found my nephew under the bed wrapped in a blanket, hes in critical condition and has to relearn how to walk, talk, and all that again. My sister was found by the door with 2 of the babies in her arms, her husband was found reaching under the bed for the little boy and their friend was sleeping still. They had passed from the smoke of the fire, not the fire itself. I'd really appreciate if you can pray on the healing for my family and that my nephew Tedarrel Jr lives. But, here's an article about it for you guys to read about it:







Investigators said on Tuesday they have yet to find any smoke detectors at the home, despite surviving family members claiming detectors were at the home but did not work.

Officials said on Monday that the fire was not caused by arson, but the cause is still under investigation.

Fire officials said over the weekend that it appears the fire was an accident, but they don't know whether it was an electrical problem or something else. The fire occurred at about 7 a.m. at the home near the corner of 35th and Nevada avenues.

Seven-year-old Jasmine Brooks, who is a student at Sylvan Park Elementary School, was released from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital on Monday.

The child's uncle, Mike True, said his niece knows that almost everyone in her family died Saturday. True will take custody of Jasmine.

Authorities said 50-year-old Tedarrel Brooks, his wife, 32-year-old wife Stephanie Brooks, and their two daughters, 8-year-old T'Derrica Brooks and 4-year-old Alexis Brooks, died during the fire.

Another adult who lived in the home, 24-year-old Billy Vantrice Austin, also died during the fire. He is not related to the Brooks family.

Tedarrel Brooks, Jr., 3, was the only other survivor of the fire, besides Jasmine, but he remains in critical condition at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

"Junior was under the bed, and the fire department found him under the bed, got him, was able to save him, so maybe from him being low, maybe that saved him, because you know the smoke rises," True said.

True said his four nieces and nephews were asleep downstairs, while his brother, Tedarrel Brooks and his sister-in-law, Stephanie, were upstairs when the fire started Saturday morning.

"She grabbed T'Derrica and Alexis, and she ran toward the door. They found her at the door with two kids in her arms, passed out," True said.

"Please take time today to check your smoke detectors," said Director Chief Stephen Halford of the Nashville Fire Department. "There were no working smoke detectors in these homes. We know that smoke detectors dramatically enhance your ability to escape from a fire, so we ask our citizens, please take time to check."

"This is tragic, something you don't prepare for," True said.

Three of the family's pets also died in the fire.

Nashville Fire Department spokesman Walter Demonbreun told The Tennessean that arson has been ruled out. The house had smoke detectors, but they were not working.

The burial for all of the family members could cost $30,000. The public can donate to the Brooks Family Fund by visiting any U.S. Bank location in the country.

Investigators are still trying to figure out who owns this property. One man is on file as the owner of the property but another person holds the deed and a third person paid last year's taxes.

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That is terrible and I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
On another note I wanted to say, Hello neighbor!

Oh my goodness. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that you and you family are experiencing. Please accept my sympathies and I will keep you, your family and your loved ones that passed away in my prayers.

What a terrible tragedy. I can't even imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. My prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your niece and nephew. What an awful tragedy.:(

My condolences and prayers for you and your family. :hug:

I'm sorry for your loss.

That's such a tragic story. My condolences to your family, and I'll keep your nephew in my thoughts.

God bless you and your family during this time of crisis. I know there aren't any word to console your family at this time, but I hope that God grants you the strength to get though this time of devastating loss.

My prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Smith