Jackson Jambalaya

Horrible thing to go through. Prayers up for the entire family.

Thanks for posting this, KF. I had not heard about this man's injury. And thanks to the commenter who posted the link.

Many prayers for the gentleman and his family. May God watch over them.

As horrible as this is, and I've had a relative killed in this manner, let's not take up money yet. This is workers' comp and he's a member of the electrical workers' union. All of his medical expenses are automatically paid for the rest of his life by the employer and his salary continuation program via the contract is a pretty good one. Prayers for this man's recovery and for the medical tream treating him.

6:32 The whole appeal of an insurance company like AFLAC is that they provide supplemental cash to cover expenses NOT covered by insurance. Hopefully his medical expenses will be covered - in the meantime - what's wrong with donating some cash to cover the family's Christmas dinner? Kroger doesn't take BC/BS, last I heard.

One of my close friends growing up had an SS check and a free ride through college because his father died this way. He would have much rather had his father.

This family is in need NOW, as well as the future. While our lives go on, theirs does too... This means mortgage, light bills, food, travel expenses, and so on. While he may have insurance that will kick in sooner or later, this is NOW and they need our support NOW. If you don't think its necessary to give money, please remember them in your prayers...I personally know this man. I taught him in school, taught both of his children, work with his wife, and he is Youth Minister to my grand daughter. He is a fine Christian man and I am both humbled and honored to help them with any thing that I can.

Yes, the donations are to help them with immediate needs, such as all the extra expenses with travel, food away from home for Mom and kids during the holidays to be with their Dad, and all the regular bills due for the next couple of months while everything is sorted out. There is no way all their expenses will be covered. I'm sure their children will need extra clothing and the like while they stay with others during the months ahead, also. We can't imagine the unexpected expenses they will have for a while.

Robin hit the nail on the head. Even if you can't or won't give, just PRAY. DWF, thank you for posting this.

I am Jeremy White's brother. He lost his left arm not his right arm. Also we are in the process of setting up an account for him and his family. Once we have it up and going we will post the information for anyone to make a donation if they chose. All I ask is to please wait till we have it up before making a donation. We will post the info on the "Praying for Jeremy" Facebook page once it is up. Thank you for your continued prays for my brother and his family.

I am a close family member. Thank you all for your kind words, comments, and prayers. Jeremy lost his left, not his right. The kids are 13 and 10. And the family has not set up an account for Jeremy. It is being done today. Thank you again.

I can't believe someone would encourage people NOT to give to this precious family during this horrible time due to " waiting on insurance and workman's comp" There are so many expenses for his wife and family that are not covered! Please pray for this family and donate what you can. I am a nurse and have worked in our burn unit and have seen the needs that are not covered. They are in the hospital for weeks and sometimes months.

Because our family wants to protect people from being scammed and to ensure that their donations go to where those people intend for them to go. We have not refused any help and have appreciated everything that everyone has done. But, we know that Jeremy would never want anyone to be taken advantage of. And unfortunately, there are people in today's world that do take advantage of situations like this. We are talking about online fund programs and things like that. Random people can easily set those up. Thank you again for your many thoughts and prayers. We are blown away by the support and love shown to Jeremy and his family. Words could never express our appreciation.

And NO, not ALL of his family's expenses are being covered by workman's comp. etc . Someone is delusional to even think that. Jeremy's entire family and extended family live in MS. He is and will be in TN. for months.

I was on workers comp myself at one time as I was a lineman that destroyed my ankle after a 50 Class 2 rolled over my ankle and destroyed the nerves in it. Everything is NOT covered on workers comp, especially if he is in an out of town hospital like listed above. They DO NOT pay for the family to stay there, they DO NOT pay for gas for the family to travel there to even see him. Now yes all his medical expenses should be covered. But that does NOT mean all of his family is taken care of. I'd imagine those kids are in school and Jeremy's wife needs help with that (that is not free either) among a ton of others things. So yes this family DOES NEED THE MONEY and no I do not know them other than the t-shirts I bought online to try and help with their cause and help try to recruit family and friends to buy them as well as us line family sticks together NO MATTER WHAT! Jeremy has a LONG ROAD ahead of him and that is if everything went A-ok from here on out. Many people don't realize the treatment, rehab, and mental anguish we go through after tough injuries. Just my ankle took me out for 3 years. Multiple surgeries and YEARS of rehab that was NOT easy.

So to the one that claims the family is taken care of because just his salary is coming in needs to get a clue. IBEW or not, insurance does NOT take care of the family. They only look out for themselves and that is a fact. Insurance companies make money, and you know how? You do the math on that one. They are not in business to give away money and take care of us. Not to mention most workers comp cases they try to find any and everything to get out from under the costs of the individuals care and in most cases will even be slimy enough to try and get the family to sign a release to get out from under it. Jeremy and his family has a long, hard road ahead of them with a lot of problems mentally and especially physically. Even with AFLAC if they have it, it still doesn't cover the cost of travel for the family and care for the children. So to the one trying to bash this family for setting things up to get care and ask for help, next time be man enough to put your name on a cowardly post like that.


Josh Royster
Talladega, AL.

Unfortunately, Jeremy White passed away this morning at 1:15 am. He fought to recover, but his injuries were too severe.

He leaves behind his wife and two children, and a large extended family and many friends.

Jeremy and Liz White have touched our family in so many ways. I hope to see him in heaven one day to thank him for caring about and teaching my kids.