A community in Tennessee is mourning the loss of one of them after she was tragically killed by a storm.
Aliya Brooks (pictured above) helping her family pick up debris from their driveway in Hendersonville. When a cleaning project takes a tragic turn A storm with wind speeds of up to 79 miles per hour. cut down trees Liberty Creek High School cheerleader in the head Her family rushed her to Skyline Hospital The unit was wounded while she was unconscious. Her mother held her in her arms as she bled. So sad…
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Upon arrival at the hospital, the 15-year-old girl was rescued and in critical condition. She suffered a brain injury that caused a deep brain hemorrhage along with a broken head and face. her grieving father Jason Brookswritten when Facebook:
“This is not the end that we all hoped for or prayed for. We just stood there, holding her hand, stroking her hair, and reminding her how much she loved even when she didn’t respond.”
Sadly, Aleya would succumb to her injuries the next day. She was honored to walk and donate her organs to save lives. Saving lives is what she has always wanted to do. Adopted from China by her family at just nine months old, she wants to become a neurologist to help people with brain injuries. Her father told a local news station. WZTV:
“It was really difficult that our daughter, who needed to treat so many people, actually died from a brain injury.”
her mother, Darla BrooksTalked to the store and remembered how her cheerleader daughter tore her ACL earlier:
“She wrote an essay about her torn ACL and she said, ‘Mom, I want one more thing. That story is two years old’ and I said, ‘Just pray about it. God will give you a new story.’ I don’t like this. But it’s about her.”
Just heartbroken, she died from something that was intended to help others too…
in social media post The girl’s father detailed their choice. How is the “only possible path”:
“A neurosurgeon can only say “I’m really sorry. I’m sorry. This is a horrific injury’… after a hard fight. Now our daughter is in Jesus’ arms.”
her family has opened Gofundme to raise money to honor her legacy, as well as “care and research into neuro-brain disorders.” The description reads:
“Even in your departure We want to help her continue her legacy of loving people and making a difference in lives around the world … while loving Jesus with all her heart and being a light to the world.”
If you want to donate, you can click here.
Aliya’s younger brother Nathaniel BrooksPosted on Facebook to mourn the loss of his beloved sister. ready to write
“I hope God will give you more time with us. But I trust in His plans. You are the light in our dark world. you teach us a lot And I love every moment with you. It’s hard to find words now, but Aleya, I love you to the best of my ability. And sorry for not being able to protect you.”
Such a serious loss Our hearts are with Aleya’s family and loved ones. As they go through this unthinkable tragedy may she rest in peace
(Image via GoFundMe/YouTube/WKRN News 2)