Following a distressing incident on Monday night, Oklahoma Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, has extended his thoughts to the victims of a school bus collision in Minco. The accident involved a Minco school bus carrying members of the Minco High School softball team, including players and coaches. As families and the school community come to grips with the aftermath, Lowe's statement emphasized the collective mourning and support required in this period.
"My heart is heavy for the students, coaches and families affected by this tragic accident," Lowe said, as he encouraged the community to "come together in prayer" and also give those grieving the space and privacy they need to heal. The lawmaker, who had the opportunity to quickly meet with Minco Superintendent Kevin Sims, further highlighted that the incident, though grave, thankfully did not result in any fatalities. Sims's poignant words, "broken bones heal faster than broken hearts", were mentioned to put the healing process in perspective. This sentiment was shared in a statement obtained by the official site of the Oklahoma House.
The response to the accident has underscored the the communal ties, as Lowe indicated, "Oklahomans always come together in our time of need." Rep. Lowe is working closely to offer support and needed assistance to the Minco community, aligning with Minco Public Schools as they prepare for students' return. The school is setting up systems to process the event collectively. Updates regarding the accident, school schedules, and community support initiatives are being posted on the Minco Public School's Facebook page. In his appeal, Lowe also encouraged everyone capable to "step in and help in any way they can," acknowledging the long road to recovery that lies ahead for those involved.
