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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Until we meet again': NFL royalty honors young Chiefs legacy Janie Hunt in heartbreaking farewell
A tribute to Janie Hunt: Light, color, and faith at her celebration of life in Dallas (Image credit: Getty) Janie Marie Hunt, the 9-year-old daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and Tavia Hunt, passed away on July 4, 2025. Her life was remembered in a memorial service held at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, on July 15. A vibrant and faith-filled young girl, Janie's passing has drawn heartfelt tributes from her community, the NFL world, and her mother's emotional social media reflections, capturing the legacy of a life gone too soon A heartfelt service reflecting light and love Held in the family's longtime church, the celebration of life was attended by friends, family, and members of the local community. A display with large letters spelling 'J-A-N-I-E,' adorned with colorful hearts, hand-drawn pictures, and art, stood at the venue. Tavia Hunt shared this image online with the tribute: 'Beautiful, brilliant, and talented Janie! We will always remember and honor your life Until we meet again!' A tribute of color and faith for Janie Hunt (Image via IG) The service was designed to honor not only Janie's personality but also her deep Christian values, offering comfort and unity to those mourning her. Faith, family, and creative joy define the celebration of a short but impactful life Janie was known for her joyful spirit, creativity, and strong sense of faith. At the memorial, tokens like a cross-shaped cookie, photographs, and keepsakes celebrated her artistic soul. Her mother reflected on the event via Instagram, writing: 'Yesterday held the sweetest, most uplifting and God-honoring service celebrating Janie's life!' Every part of the service—from the music to the tributes—was intentionally curated to reflect Janie's essence: bright, kind, and faith-centered. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Her artistic touch, captured in the decorations, told the story of a girl who made the world more beautiful in just 9 years. Tavia Hunt's message on eternity becomes a beacon for those grieving The Hunt family, while mourning privately, is turning to their Christian faith to navigate this difficult time. In a powerful message shared with a peaceful video background, Tavia Hunt reflected on the meaning of life and eternity. Tavia Hunt turns to scripture as the family honors Janie's life and eternal light (Image via Tavia Hunt's IG Story) 'You only get a few short years on Earth, and then comes eternity… The Bible says how you live this short life determines how you'll spend forever. So why waste it chasing temporary pleasures, when eternity is on the line?' The words offered both a personal reflection and a message of hope to others wrestling with grief, emphasizing the eternal perspective that anchors the family. Born on May 8, 2016, Janie Marie Hunt leaves behind a legacy of love, light, and unwavering faith. Her memory now lives on through her family, her art, and the community who gathered to celebrate her life. Though her time was short, her impact was everlasting. Also read: Jayden Daniels and JuJu Watkins spark dating buzz with viral birthday party exit Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chiefs Owner's Family Loses 9-Year-Old Girl in Texas Flood Tragedy
A 9-year-old cousin of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has been named as one of the victims of disastrous flash flooding in Texas. Janie Hunt was attending an all-girls Christian summer program, Camp Mystic, when heavy rains in central Texas, centered around Texas Hill Country and Kerr County, caused the Guadalupe River to burst its banks over the July 4 weekend. Janie, from Dallas, was the great-granddaughter of oil billionaire William Herbert Hunt, who was the brother of Clark Hunt's father and Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt. The youngster was at the camp in the community of Hunt, Kerr County, for the first time, alongside six of her cousins, all of whom survived, according to her family. Her grandmother, Margaret Hunt, told reporters that she was in Vermont when she was told about the flooding by family members. Mrs Hunt immediately sped to the reunification center in Ingram, Texas. When she arrived, she was asked to identify the body of Janie at a nearby funeral home. Chloe Childress, an 18-year-old counselor at Camp Mystic, was among those who died when flash flooding swept through the camp. The camp's director, Dick Eastland, also succumbed to the violent waters, the New York Times reports. He died while trying to save girls at the camp, according to family members. An 8-year-old girl, Sarah Marsh, also died at the camp, as did four other children, according to the New York Post. Eleven people have also been reported as missing, 10 girls and a counselor. Tavia Hunt, Clark Hunt's wife, posted a tribute to Janie on Instagram. 'Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives — including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend's little girls,' she wrote, in part, before sharing bible verses. Overall, at least 81 people have died in the floods, while 41 people, including the young girls and a counselor at Camp Mystic, remain missing. The National Weather Service has warned of more rain to come. The agency extended a flood watch over much of south-central Texas for Monday. 'Thunderstorms are expected to increase across portions of central TX over the next few hours with areas of slow movement and locally heavy rainfall,' it said. 'Localized hourly rainfall in the 1 to 3 inch range is expected, possibly leading to isolated flash flood concerns across the region.'
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt's relative killed in Texas flooding
Janie Hunt, a 9-year-old who was a relative of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, was killed in the flooding that hit Texas over the weekend while attending Camp Mystic. Janie's mother and grandmother both confirmed the deaths to various news outlets. Clark's wife, Tavia Hunt, addressed it in an Instagram post. 'Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives – including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend's little girls,' she wrote. It was Janie's first time at Camp Mystic and she was joined by six of her cousins who survived, her grandmother, Margaret Hunt, told the New York Times. According to the Kansas City Star, Janie was the great-granddaughter of William Herbert Hunt, who was the brother of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt. Clark, the current principal owner of the team, is Lamar's son. As of Monday, the death toll from Camp Mystic in Kerrville, Texas had reached at least 27 counselors and campers. The total number of deaths from the flooding along Guadalupe River has reached 111 with 161 people in Kerr County alone still missing as of Wednesday morning, according to Texas governor Greg Abbott. USA TODAY Sports has reached out to the Kansas City Chiefs for comment. This story will be updated.
Fox News
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Fox News
Texas flooding kills more than 80 as search continues for dozens of people
incoming update… Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., noted in a post on X that his granddaughters "are safe," but that they "lost their cousin." "As you may have heard, my granddaughters were at the summer camp in Texas that flooded. They are safe, and I thank you for your well-wishes and prayers during this time," the lawmaker said in a post on Sunday. "Unfortunately, not everyone was as lucky. My granddaughters lost their cousin, Janie, and many other families are grieving loved ones. Please join me in prayers for Texas. We must ensure that they have the resources they need to find those still missing and save lives." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., replied to her colleague's post. "I'm continually praying," Greene noted. "Very thankful your granddaughters are ok! Very sorry for the loss of Janie. And all of those grieving! Truly heartbreaking." Additional rounds of heavy rainfall are forecast to continue across central Texas through at least Tuesday, raising concerns of further flooding in communities already devastated by storms that passed through the area during the Fourth of July weekend, according to FOX Weather. As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service said a Flood Watch is in effect for more than a dozen counties in the Austin and San Antonio regions, through 7 p.m. this evening. 'There remains a threat of flash flooding from slow moving heavy rains overnight and through the day on Monday somewhere over the watch area. Difficult to pinpoint exact locations where isolated heavier amounts will occur,' the NWS said in an advisory. 'An uptick in coverage and intensity of scattered showers and storms is possible overnight near the I-35 corridor and eastern Hill Country, developing west through the day on Monday. 2 to 4 inches of additional rainfall, with isolated amounts up to 10 inches, could fall anywhere over the watch area,' the NWS added. 'Rainfall rates will be very intense in the heaviest showers and storms. Any additional heavy rainfall over hardest hit areas of the past few days will lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding,' it also said. The disastrous flooding in Texas has left at least 80 people dead, with others still missing. Per Kerr County officials, 68 have died there: - 40 adults (18 pending ID) - 28 children (10 pending ID) - 10 Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, as well as one counselor Burnet County: - 3 dead - 5 missing Travis County: - 6 dead - 13 missing Kendall County: - 2 dead Tom Green County: - 1 dead Williamson County: - 2 dead - 2 missing A United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being called a hero after rescuing close to 200 people following flash floods in Central Texas. Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, 26, was singled out by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for his efforts saving 165 victims as the only triage coordinator at the scene of the floods. "United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin (Ruskan), directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas. This was the first rescue mission of his career and he was the only triage coordinator at the scene. Scott Ruskin is an American hero. His selfless courage embodies the spirit and mission of the @USCG," Noem's posted to her social media account on X. Live Coverage begins here
International Business Times
07-07-2025
- General
- International Business Times
Who Was Janie Hunt? Chiefs Owner's Family Confirms 9-Year-Old Camp Mystic Camper Killed in Texas Floods Was Family Member
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs' owner, Clark Hunt, has confirmed that a member of their family has sadly passed away in the catastrophic flooding in Texas. Tavia Hunt, Clark's wife, shared that Janie Hunt, a young cousin in the family, was one of the Camp Mystic campers who died in the incident. Janie was just 9 years old. Janie's body was found by emergency workers on Saturday after being swept by the powerful currents. The death toll has climbed to 82 after the flooding of the Guadalupe River, which rose over 30 feet above its normal level on Friday. Among the 68 bodies recovered so far, 28 are children. Young Family Member Lost "Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives — including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friend's little girls," Tavia Hunt, Clark's wife, wrote on Instagram. "How do we trust a God who is supposed to be good, all knowing and all powerful, but who allows such terrible things to happen — even to children? "That is a sacred and tender question — and one the Bible doesn't shy away from. Scripture is filled with the cries of those whose hearts have been shattered, who still wrestle to trust the same God they believe allowed the pain." Janie was the great-granddaughter of the late billionaire William Herbert Hunt, who was also the brother of Lamar Hunt, the late founder of the Kansas City Chiefs. Lamar Hunt was Clark Hunt's father. Eleven girls are missing from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, and five other campers have been confirmed dead after powerful floodwaters ripped through the private Christian summer camp for girls. The camp's beloved director, 70-year-old Richard 'Dick' Eastland, lost his life while heroically trying to save campers as an entire month's worth of rain fell within minutes. Total Devastation Just a week before the disaster, the camp had posted videos on social media showing the girls performing cheerfully on stage during their first term's chorus and dance recital. The youngest campers were housed in low-lying "flats" within the cabins, while the older girls stayed in cabins built on higher ground, according to The New York Times. Most of the missing children are from the younger group, who were sleeping only a few yards from the banks of the Guadalupe River. Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that around 750 girls were present at the camp when the floodwaters struck. He also vowed that officials would continue their search efforts tirelessly and announced that Sunday would be observed as a day of prayer. "I urge every Texan to join me in prayer this Sunday — for the lives lost, for those still missing, for the recovery of our communities, and for the safety of those on the front lines," Abbott said in a statement. Family members of the missing have begun arriving to the Kerrville region from various parts of Texas to offer DNA samples to assist investigators.
