Friends of gospel group The Nelons break their silence after three band members die in tragic plane crash By Bethan Edwards For Mailonline Published: 12:09, 28 July 2024 | Updated: 12:14, 28 July 2024 e-mail View comments Friends of gospel group The Nelons share heartbreaking message on Sunday following the families death during a tragic plane crash. The group is formed of Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Streetman. Kelly, Jason and Amber were amongst those killed in the accident , with Amber's husband Nathan Kistler, and three friends also dead.
They were travelling to the Gaither Homecoming Alaskan Cruise when the plane crashed over a remote area of northeastern Wyoming . There were no survivors. Now, friends and coworkers of the family are publicly grieving their deaths.
Friends of gospel group The Nelons share heartbreaking message on Sunday following the families death during a tragic plane crash (L-R Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Autumn Nelon Streetman and Amber Nelon Kistler, pictured) Kelly, Jason and Amber were amongst those killed in the accident, with Amber's husband Nathan Kistler, and three friends also dead Now, friend Mark Lowry, who was set to perform alongside The Nelons on the seven-day cruise, said: 'Our hearts are heavy with the news of the tragic passing of our dear friends' pictured 2018 Read More Three members of gospel group The Nelons killed in tragic plane crash Mark Lowry told The U.S. Sun : 'Our hearts are heavy with the news of the tragic passing of our dear friends'.
Mark was set to perform alongside The Nelons on the seven-day cruise from Seattle, Washington, to Alaska. He said: 'We have created so many precious memories over the decades that I will hold dear, so many good times and so much laughter. 'Our only comfort is knowing that they have seen our Savior face to face, and we'll join in singing with them again one day soon.
' Meanwhile Autumn, who wasn't on the plane released a statement on Saturday to announce the sad news. She wrote: 'As many of you have heard by now, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister, Amber, and brother-in-law, Nathan, as well as our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry, and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday. 'Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason's parents, Dan and Linda Clark.
We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the coming days.' A statement from Gaither Management Group added: 'One of the best loved Gospel music families in America, The Nelons were involved in a tragic, fatal plane crash on Friday afternoon on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska. Mark added: 'We have created so many precious memories over the decades that I will hold dear, so many good times and so much laughter' (pictured in 2018) They were travelling to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise when the plane crashed over a remote area of northeastern Wyoming .
There were no survivors Read More Heartbreaking video detailing last moments of the beloved US gospel group The Nelons is unearthed 'Killed in the crash were Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges, along with the pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident. 'Autumn, Jason and Kelly's youngest daughter, and her husband, Jamie Streetman were not on the plane and arrived safely into Seattle and were notified of the accident.
'They were brought to the hotel where artists were gathered with Bill and Gloria Gaither to pray, sing and embrace them in their grief, pledging to support them in whatever needs arise. 'Autumn and Jamie will return home for now to Kelly's brother, Todd Nelon and his wife, Rhonda, to begin the hard tasks that lie ahead. Please keep them, the Kistler family, the Haynie family and the family of Melodi Hodges in your prayers.
' The Campbell County Sheriff's Office reports the crash happened at around 1PM on Friday, July 26, just north of Gillett. Alaska Share or comment on this article: Friends of gospel group The Nelons break their silence after three band members die in tragic plane crash e-mail Add comment.
