Sad stuff, my son wrestled Brandon when we lived in Kansas and Ron always spoke to me at meets. Genuinely nice people that I will miss seeing.


http://www.kwch.com/news/kwch-news-kah-report-bramlage-family-members-killed-in-plane-crash-20120607,0,474214.story

Sad news, I only met Mr. Bramlage a couple of times but he willing to help us get Spencer to the Pan Am games last year, they will be missed.

Our heart goes out to their family and friends. They will be missed.

Bronson and Tristan Star

We will def have them in our thoughts, the wrestling community has suffered a terrible loss.

This is very sad news. After watching Brandon at State this year, I was really impressed with his wrestling talent. Thoughts and prayers for those who were close to the Bramlage family.

I did not know the Bramlage family but I've talked with Perry Madl and Will Cokeley about them and my heart has been heavy this morning. It's been heavy and also hopeful about this one issue.

So when we look at someone's death, we don't feel like we have to muster up some great, long parade of every achievement they ever did. Have you ever noticed that at a Christian funeral? Very little is said about a list of achievements. Compare that, when you look at the funeral of a non-believer, and watch people almost frantically trying to put meaning into that life by picking out all the milestones, and giving somebody some kind of accolade for everything they achieved in this life. The only real reward that matters is that which we did for the King in His kingdom. And He's the one who knows that, and eternity will reveal that, and that's the reward that believers look for. It's enough, really, it's all that ever would need to be said about the Bramlage family is to say they were faithful. Right? Because it's: "Required of stewards, that a man be found faithful." And we'll leave the eternal reward to God, who knew their motives and knew their hearts far better than any of us. We have a pretty good idea. We are certainly on the right track, because we know the sweetness of their souls and the faithfulness of their life. That God will give them their reward.

From what I have heard, I trust that this amazing family is safe in the arms of God.

Thank you Lord...

Such a sad loss for Kansas and of course a loss to Kansas Wrestling. Our thoughts and prayers are with friends, family, classmates, teammates and coaches.

I appreciate the comments from Chief, because I am really struggling with this news. I didn't know the family, but this is still devastating.

My family and I just returned from camping up near Junction City. I happened to read the news last night, and my husband just called me about Brandon, whom my neighbor Cody Salazar competed against. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family & friends of this family and to their city. It is a great loss for many. If you know how to contact the remaining family, please let me know as I feel led to offer the use of "The Wrestler's Prayer" if they would want it to honor God and Brandon's wrestling for the memorial service or whatever.
Always Willing to Serve In Jesus Name,
Diana M. Winters

Very well written and said! Amen, and thank you for sharing.