The Deputy Sheriff and his wife from Mississippi is among more than 30 peoplekilled during the tornado, which struck the southern States on Easter Sunday.
According to the Sheriff’s office Lawrence County Deputy Sheriff Robert Ainsworth and his wife, Paul died in his home, when deadly storms swept across the state.
«Robert left this world a hero because he defended a Floor, as a shield during a tornado, the message reads. — He was a very valuable employee, we will really miss him. Rest in peace, brother. You did well your job.»
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deputy Robert Ainsworth and his lovely wife, Paula. We, at the…
Geplaatst door Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office — Mississippi op Zondag 12 april 2020
Robert Ainsworth was a veteran of the U.S. marine corps and has long served in the office of the Sheriff of the County of Lawrence. Paul was a former Deputy Registrar of the court of justice Lawrence County.
The Governor of Mississippi Tate Reeves on Sunday night declared a state of emergency.
«Thinking about death and resurrection, we believe that we will all rise together,» he said.
But it was during a tornado and the wonderful story of salvation. According to a resident of Mississippi Andrew Phillips, he and his wife and two sons hid in a room-shelter the size of a closet. Room, built out of solid cinder blocks, was the only room in their house that survived.
According to meteorologists, on Monday and Tuesday a cold front will cover the Eastern part of the United States, but the threat of severe weather remains for some regions of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina, and Virginia.
