According to a story from the New York Post, Nate and Mariana Kuhlman of Steubenville, Ohio, had a dream honeymoon in the Caribbean that quickly turned into a terrible nightmare. According to information on a GoFundMe website created to support the bereaved family, the recentlyweds, who had celebrated their wedding on October 28, suffered tragedy when Nate lost his life in a waterskiing accident on their trip to St. Lucia.
On the GoFundMe page, Nate was described as a cherished spouse, friend, son, and brother in Christ. His life was described as extraordinary and profound. Many issues remain unanswered as the details surrounding the event were not divulged.
WFLA reported in their story that Nate was a graduate of Franciscan University in Steubenville. The university community lamented the passing of a young man whose kind disposition had affected many people’s lives.
The GoFundMe effort sought to pay for the costs associated with Nate’s sudden death, including last-minute travel to and from St. Lucia, passport issuance, lodging, food, transportation, funeral arrangements, and Mariana’s necessities as the bereaved widow. Additionally, prayers were asked for both families to find strength during this trying time, according to the fundraiser.
The two GoFundMe accounts raised over $100,000 in donations by Tuesday morning as a result of the overwhelmingly kind response from the community. The Kuhlman family found some comfort in this show of support during the trying times that followed Nate’s death.
Heather Kuhlman, Nate’s mother, expressed her profound sadness at her son’s passing and detailed her emotional journey on social media. Heather, fortified by her Christian faith, thought that Nate had moved on to a better place and was now in heaven, keeping watch over his loved ones. As they prepared to bring Nate home, one moment at a time, she asked for prayers.
Nate and Mariana Kuhlman’s tale of their happy and sad Caribbean honeymoon serves as a moving reminder of the transience of life and the enduring power of love and support from a loving community.
