„‚The last thing I remember her saying was, singing ‚Jesus Loves Me.'“
DeEbony Groves, one of four killed in the shooting at a Waffle House in Tennessee last week, passed away after singing gospel music, according to the chain’s CEO on Saturday.
“We went and visited with the survivors, and they talked about the people who were in that restaurant before what happened happened, and specifically remembered your daughter,” Walt Ehmer told mourners, according to CNN.
He continued, “And [they] spoke of your daughter and her friend, and said they were singing gospel songs. And everybody was singing and enjoying each other and she said, ‚The last thing I remember her saying was, singing ‚Jesus Loves Me.’”
Additionally, the executive offered words of comfort for the 21-year-old’s family. “You will get through this because I know by watching this is a very strong, faith-filled community,” Ehmer said.
The pastor of Groves‘ church, Grace Tabernacle Christian Center, said, “If you look around you, her life speaks for itself,” according to the Tennessean. Hundreds attended the funeral service.
Groves‘ friend, Akilah DaSilva, was also killed inside the restaurant where customer James Shaw Jr. stopped him from likely causing more fatalities.
The shooting suspect, Travis Reinking, was captured and charged shortly after the shooting. For the next month, the Waffle House location plans to donate all proceeds to the families of the victims.
Jackson Richman is a fellow for IJR Red. He is also an editor for The National Discourse. His bylines have appeared in The Weekly Standard, The Washin… more
