Three ATOs Killed in Ole Miss Fire

[AXOjen]

I'm so sorry, mmcline. It's a tragic situation to start with and it hits a little harder when someone from here was friends with one of the young men. My thoughts are with you and your neighbors now, too.

OleMissGlitter, God bless you for the help that you're giving those in need right now.

[MeezDiscreet]

Originally posted by mmcline
Its been confirmed. That my neighbor, Jordan Willams, was one of the guys that died. I am in shock right now. Growing up Jordan was my younger brother's best friend. Anyways, please send prayers to Jordan's family. Jordan was an only child. If anyone like the address for Jordan's family, pm me and I will give it to you.

I am in shock as is my neighborhood, with only 12 houses we all knew jordan and I have grown up with him.

I will update you all if I hear about funeral arrangements or anything else. Pm if you have any questions.

Here is the link confirming that it is Jordan.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/3687546/detail.html

[navane]

How awful. My condolences to the brothers of ATO, the members of the Greek community at Ole Miss and mmcline who personally knew one of the boys. This is really sad. I have prayed that everyone, including the familes of the young men lost, will be able to find some comfort in this tragic time.


.....Kelly

[Xylochick216]

mmcline, my thought are with you and your neighbors right now. I'm so sorry this happened.

[Blue Violets]

This is heartbreaking:

"The ATO house was cited for several items that needed correction in its inspection. The least of these, including improperly placed furniture and light bulbs that needed replacement, had been corrected, said Chancellor Robert Khayat.

The remaining items were to be addressed in a meeting scheduled for 7 a.m. between Max Miller, ATO adviser, and contractors.

The list included items such as proper functioning of fire extinguishers in the basement and on the second floor. Two of the bodies were found in the basement of the house, and the third was found on the second floor.


-From the The Daily Mississippian

Being from MS, and knowing dozens of people at Ole Miss, I feel for everyone up there.

My thoughts and prayers going out to the all the families, families and greek community involved with the such horrific tragedy.

[JennRN]

This is so horribly sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the men of ATO who lost their brothers. I hope they find strength in each other to make it through this.

[OleMissGlitter]

Jordan Williams' picture

[mmcline]

Thanks everyone..

My brother is taking this really hard. He and Jordan had grown apart this past year or so, but still he and jordan were best friends from the age of 6 on, so even though they rarely talked anymore, he still has lost a friend.

Its even more tragic, Jordan had an off campus apartment and did not actually live in the house. But apparently was staying in the house because of recruitement.

I feel for Jordan's mom. I happened to be at home yesterday picking up some things, I go to school in AL. and as I was leaving last night I saw Jordan's mom walking as she always does and she smiled and waved at me. Its so hard to know that just hours later her life changed.

Anyways, thinks for the well wishes everyone has sent to the neighborhood, myself and Jordan's family.

I am praying for the other familes who lost a son, brother, friend. So many lives were tragically affected this morning, so prayers for anyone who is hurting or in pain right now b/c of this aweful fire.

[OleMissGlitter]

mmcline we are praying for your brother...

this is an email everyone on campus got a few minutes ago:
Today has easily been one of the worst days in recent memory here at Ole Miss. This morning's tragedy at the ATO fraternity house and the untimely death of three students has been a shocking blow to our student body. We all join the men of ATO in mourning the loss of their friends and brothers.
I ask you as students to keep this fraternity, and everyone associated with it in your thoughts and prayers.

Clearly, this is a time for the students of this University to unite in their support for these men. A tragedy like this must be met with support, prayer and love. Many of you have already donated your time and personal belongings to support these men. Thank you. We as a University community need to continue embracing this group.

Keeping this in mind, I ask you to join me tonight for a prayer meeting at Paris-Yates Chapel. This come-as-you-are meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, and it will be a time of prayer, scripture, and support. The University Counseling Center and Campus Ministers will remain on hand until 10:00 PM to help us deal with this tragedy. Out of respect to ATO, we ask that you please leave all cameras, recorders, and other media items at home.

Again, please keep ATO, its members, their friends, and their families in your prayers.

Sincerely,

Gordon Fellows, ASB President

[PhiPsiRuss]

This is very sad.

Originally posted by ktsnake
This could have been prevented if the ATO house had sprinklers and other fire countermeasures.

No one has ever died in a fire in the US where the structure had a working sprinkler system.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

mmcline, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and neighbor Jordan. I'll keep him and his brothers and your brother in my prayers. I also extend my sympathy to the Ole Miss community. What a tragedy.

[ADPiAkron]

Oh my goodness....reading all of these posts, articles, and seeing all of these pictures has given me the chills and is making me sooooo sad. Please know mmcline and olemissglitter that the greek community around the world is here for you in a time like this. I pray that the families and friends of the ones lost and the entire Ole Miss community make it through this difficult time with love and strength.

[KO_Pike]

This is a tragic event that hurts deep inside. My heartfelt condolence to the friends, family and brothers of ATO. I know lot of ATO's and they are a bunch of good guys. I wish the fraternity the best in holding their heads up and moving forward in life. God Bless.

[BabyP]

That's so sad, I saw it on the Yahoo website......

Hopefully positive things will be done so they didnt die in vain.....

I hope the university will take action and help implement fire safety protocols and provide sprinkler system.......

It such a shame...... I hope this never happens to anyone again