Slipping Down the Deep Shaft.

[@Steve.Cutler]

I can only imagine the horror her family went through. Whenever im in a cemetary and see a childs grave it always makes my heart hurt a little.

[@shellymedley6795]

Traveled thru Kentucky years ago trying to find husbands grandmothers grave in Litchfield. Every cemetery we walked through had many, many babies-toddlers-young children. We were surprised but shouldn’t have been. Entire families died within days of each other. Must have been disease that wiped everyone out. Graves were from later part of 1800’s to 1980’s. Sad indeed

[@julsjewels3185]

I just visited the grave my of two year old uncle who passed in 1937at the age of two from a fall. It disturbed my grandmother so much that she went to an institution for many years. My father was five and moved away with his father who passed ten years later. He then went to live with an aunt and in me so he lied about his age and joined the army meeting my mother. Sadly he passed at age 35. I don't know know where my grandparents are buried and am searching. I have no other relatives from my fathers family. It was comforting to visit little Uncle Bobby. It imagined my dad scooping him up in his arms in heaven.

[@kerri-annebarton9615]

Thank you for sharing a very moving part of your family history. May I suggest you search for their gave plots via their surnames. If you Google search ‘grave sites’ you’ll find options from there. All the best. Stay blessed 🙏🏼💕

[@shereerichmond4833]

❤

[@KimberlyLew]

Try Find-A-Grave

[@karenburkhart3717]

If you have any ideas where you're father lived look for the census records

[@mizginas]

Look into Army records

[@rayarena879]

Thank you for remembering her and putting a flower on her grave. How tragic. I don't even want to think what she suffered in that hole.

[@MrTurtluv]

This poor baby girl, and her family. So sad.

[@joeyperry705]

I work on water wells in Texas. We are required by law to plug wells “fill them with concrete”. That’s a tragic story and my heart really goes out to the father of Catherine. Rest in peace Cat.

[@philip2010]

That old well should have been filled with concrete or gravel totally unsafe that poor little girl may she rest in peace

[@joeyperry705]

@@philip2010 you’re supposed to use concrete so the formation will stop filling the well. It’s the law. We plug old wells all the time.

[@BBSYDmom]

Oh wow this is the story my Mom told me about when I was a child. She had news clipping of it. It scared me to death. We had an abandoned well in our back yard. I stayed clear of it. My name is Kathy also. Bless lil Kathy and family’s heart. I’ll be 62 the 28th and have never forgotten this. 😢🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@monicahyland8641]

I would have been a broken woman if this happened to one of my children . I’m truly sorry for anyone who has ever lost a child especially in a instant tragic event 😢

[@thatguyjoe007]

I can't imagine anything more painful, than losing a child.

[@Wendeajo]

I lost one as an adult and let me tell you, no other disaster in my life, and there have been many, touches it.

[@pathamm5834]

Remember Jessica being rescued , the digging and their hearing her … poor little Kathy 💔

[@gailjackson910]

Remember Jessica fell into the well in Midland, Tx. in the '80's ?

[@maryjaneblues7712]

Yes! If u google it there is an article somewhere with her as an adult.

[@catherinerose1607]

Yes I remember that well.

[@mileshigh1321]

Yes, he did mention her! What a story that was!

[@sandysue202]

I had a little girl the she age as Jessica and I was horrified. I have always had a fear of old wells and falling into one. What a huge relief that she survived!

[@marylivermore-be2ir]

Yes but she was saved

[@Prillo0]

The end of this video... 😭😭😭😭 A beautiful tribute to this precious little girl, who was only on this earth for a short time.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

agree, that old footage is heartbreaking to watch.

[@MaryHouse-i7k]

So sad lil Kathy and rip Kathy 🙏😇 ... thanks for not forgetting her Ron.... bless her lil heart ❤️...... Mary

[@worldsokayestflightattendant]

God, that breaks my heart. Thats some straight up heartbreak. Christ.

[@welcome_to_the_collapse]

Fortunately, mom, dad, maternal grandparents, and maternal great grandmother are buried in the same cemetery.

[@dawnrex3712]

Such a beautiful little girl. The last picture of her holding her little bunny rabbit, really grabbed my heart big time. Thank you for sharing Ron. 🥰

[@sandysue202]

I'm sorry...I just couldnt watch this one. I am 73 but have always had a fear of falling into an old well. As you started to tell her story, I just had to turn this one off. I feel so bad for this little girl and her family.

[@dianecrawford2598]

How heartbreaking. Poor little girl, rest in peace. Thank you, Ron, for another story and thank you to Justin for finding it. 🙏

[@mandyfinuk]

Oh wow. How tragic is this. I know how traumatic this must have been for everyone involved. We have lost an 8 year old 5 years ago today. It's something you never really get over, we just learn to live with it 😥. Rest in peace little one 💔

[@pamelapoulos5019]

May Kathy's memory be eternal 🙏🏼 Thanks for remembering her sweet little soul, Mr. Ron. God bless you ❤

[@karencarbone2603]

This one brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps!❤😢 I can,t even imagine losing a child that way. That mother must have lost her mind knowing your child is down there and you can,t help!

[@linneahite7493]

What a beautiful message and epitaph, but such a needless death of an innocent little child. 💔

[@cindyhenning7832]

Bless this poor baby girls heart😢sorry for the family

[@MikeSwinehart]

Hello Ron. I love listening to you tell the stories of people who have passed away. The circumstances, the how’s and the whys. But this one got to me. I was a fireman for 33 years. As you were telling this sad sad story about little Cathy I began crying very very much. PTSD came to visit me again. The terrible calls I went on. The large number of little Cathy’s and others. Thank you so very much for not forgetting little Cathy and all the others. I look forward to watching you future faces. Thank you and God bless.

[@nonielee5133]

I remember hearing about this tragedy when I was a little girl. Such a sad story.

[@GinaAnderson254]

Very tragic accident of this poor little girl. Here one day snuffed out the next. Thanks for sharing story Dustin and Ron.

[@purdy0430]

My aunt, Emma Lou Burns fell in a well at 4 years old in 1943. Fortunately, she was saved and lived a long life.

[@janebotkins5202]

I was born three days after they found little Kathy. I remember years later, my mother telling me about that. She said everyone in America was glued to the news praying and hoping. And everyone was mourning When they found her.

[@ellennewth6305]

Another heartbreaking story. Poor little Kathy didn't have a chance. Hopefully, most of these dangerous wells and mines have been seal and reinforced with concrete by now. May this precious baby rest in peace.

[@shaunstrasser1]

Sadly there are still mine shafts and wells that are still not properly sealed

[@Skullswithdronesinside]

Wow sad. Thank you for giving a voice to those like this sweet little girl and sharing their stories.

[@salsingleton6175]

This made my heart hurt. Bless little Kathy and her parents. Thank you Ron for this beautiful video.

[@kathycassell590]

I remember this story so well My mother told me so many times that my name came from her story I feel so touched that you told the story of this beautiful little child thank you

[@susanna3]

This story brought tears to my eyes, so sad. Such a sweet young child❤ the music at the end was so fitting and really brought this story home even more.❤ Thank you Ron

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Looking forward to this one.

[@SherryBowie-j4m]

Instant tears. Bless her sweet little heart. Such a horrific, heartbreaking tragedy. May she rest in heavenly peace.😢

[@CharlesOday-o3s]

I always loved watching your videos for they teach me things about those who time has sadly forgotten keep it up etc

[@jessebriee3918]

The loss of a child will forever chnage everyone who comes within contact of the the child, family, and the story. Her life was cut so short. Thank you Ron, for bring this story to us. Be safe .

[@sandyschannel6917]

My God. Thank you for bringing these stories to light, what you do on the channel is invaluable

[@TheScarlett618]

Poor baby ! She must have been so scared !And to think..they 'almost' rescued her. That is just heart-breaking !

[@annabelleb.8096]

😭That is so sad! The way people came together was something to see. It's a beautiful video and tribute to little Kathy.

[@carolinetinsley3569]

Can't wait to watch

[@sarahcano4087]

Thanks!

[@alicefotfmod7094]

Sarahcano4087 thank you🌞

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thank you Sarah!! appreciate the donation!

[@andreajohnson1796]

Sad story, she didn't get to enjoy life RIP precious child , Thanks for sharing Ron

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

What a very sad story. Poor little girl RIP. Thank you Ron

[@Fancymoi]

I remember as if it were yesterday. My dad was a crane operator and went to help. I was traumatized by this event for years, but have never forgotten her.

[@delsc7287]

This is too heartbreaking. Absolutely gut wrenching.

[@ralphwilliams8835]

heartbreaking

[@leannepalma7216]

Such a beautiful little baby. It’s absolutely heartbreaking anytime a child dies, but this is especially devastating. I hope she can sleep soundly with the angels ❤ thank you for remembering her.

[@peteacher52]

Presented in good taste, with the full impact of the horrible event achieved without faux-drama and silly music. Very well done. New Zealand has had its share of tragedies around abandoned gold mine shafts, some vertical, but all known ones have been capped. It is the unknowns that are occasionally discovered in ways most unfortunate.

[@Wolfietherrat]

I live in Maryland. Was walking in the woods with my kids. Found a well, uncovered. So dangerous, so glad I was there to keep them away.

[@Wolfietherrat]

These wells can be found where ever there used to be a home. You just have to think, was there a home here once? Kids don’t think like that. So dangerous.

[@barbaratankersley7117]

So sad Thank you for 4 sharing

[@AuroraRose_Andromeda]

Thank you Ron for bringing her story to the surface. She reminds me of a little girl named Jessica back in the late 80's I think, that also fell down a well shaft, and thankfully survived. They did a similar rescue by go into the side of the shaft she was wedged in. Her foot had been pressed to her head which they feel saved her from going further down. Kathryn will never be forgotten.

[@trudyatherton1743]

What started out to be a fun day for them ended in a horrible tragedy ! I feel so bad she had a chance to live ! She is Loved ! Such a sweetheart❤

[@gracietilert8952]

That is so incredibly tragic and sorrowful. After all this time it is absolutely still heartbreaking.

[@mariemedina257]

So very sorry. 💔

[@bethfromarkansas7190]

Thank you for sharing this moving story…so sad.

[@HeatherTrompp-q2u]

God bless Kathy, and her family. Thank you so much for this information.

[@MaryHouse-i7k]

Hey Ron looking forward to this story ☺️❤ Mary

[@jessicaagosto3633]

Thankyou for the video, your awesome and God bless🙏🏻😊

[@MarikaStål-q7g]

How do you know all of these stories Ron? I could watch 100 of them back to back. So happy I missed as many as I did ❤❤😂

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Most stories come from viewers' suggestions. I am VERY picky tho.

[@MarikaStål-q7g]

@@FacesoftheForgotten that is great, I am grateful that you are doing these. I just want to share a little about my paternal grandmother Irma. She was sick almost all her life. Her lungs were brittle. She had a lot of pneumonia when she grew up. Managed to find my grandfather Harald and they had two boys. While my grandfather was working both on their farm and as a mechanic she raised the kids and took care of the animals. Dont know exactly what year, but she got another lung infection wich lead to another pneumonia that nearly killed her. But she survived. Only to contract TBC and had to stay åt a sanatorium. How she lived thru that and got to go home is just miracuolus. By that time her lungs were very very damaged and when she AGAIN got an infection they realized that she had cancer. At the end of her life she was so weak she couldnt even get out of bed. It must have been a relief för her when she passed away åt 56 years of age. OH! My maternal grandmother Lydia was born 1919. She met my grandfather Manfred when they were building a road passning by the tiny village she lived in. They were very very poor in the beginning. But grandfather saved money so they could move and build a house 15 km from a little town. There they got marriedcand had 5 children. It was t always easy för them. Manfred was an alcoholic and a gambler, spending on pay day.. But when the fifth child, my mother came a long, he quit drinking. Them two raised 3 boys and 2 girls, one of wich would grow up and become the vice president of the EU. She was also the swedish minister of foreign affärs, almost became our stadsminister (like president I guess) but she didnt want that possision. And when she åt first started in our swedish goverment she was the youngest women ever to do that. Granpa Manfred passed in 1994. But Lydia lived all the way and was about to turn 90 when she passed...

[@helenhernandez5604]

Hi Ron! Notification on ready 2 gooo!!!🥰👍

[@H_H_____]

I worked 20 hrs and missed that you posted this story. I just found out about this post. Such a heartbreaking event. That Dad tried to prevent anyone from having this happen, only to have it happen to his baby girl. 😢

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I just love your loyalty and commitment. It inspires me.

[@nocontent4142]

rest in peace little girl

[@iamshotty]

So completely heart wrenching. You are not forgotten. We'll see you again one day in the arms of Jesus 🙏xx Teresa 🇦🇺🤍❤🤍🙏

[@SakuraHailey]

This is so tragic ....being only a baby really .. can imagine her fear and how. her parents felt ...Thanks an be safe.

[@MargaretCorriher]

Her life was took way too young. My her soul rest in peace. Thank you for a nother great walk throw.🇺🇸☮️🎈

[@marykoch1666]

Omg how terribly sad. Poor little darling 😢

[@jerryfischer3988]

Thanks for another great story

[@gdbd6181]

So very sad but thankyou for remembering her Ron

[@joylewis8929]

Rip Kathy! Now you are angel in heaven 💖 ❤️ 💛

[@nickilamont9209]

Such a tragic story 😪 😢 a young life tragically taken rest in heavenly peace beautiful girl thank you for telling her story with such love and respect ❤❤❤❤

[@michelleingram1284]

Thank you for remembering Kathryn 😢

[@unapproachablelight]

So sad… I remember Baby Jessica in Texas. Thank God she was saved🙏

[@naomihartman6623]

U said it so well and with so much dignity well done Ron

[@michaelstusiak5902]

This reminds me of the little girl in Texas. I think it was in the 80's. Yup, you just mentioned it.

[@psychoemt1970]

Looking forward to this video. A good one you might enjoy is the Doan Brothers (or Doan gang/Doan outlaws) they were brothers in Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War. It’s a good story and has hidden treasure too…

[@Luvcemeteries]

Such a sad story! Thanks for sharing

[@Wendeajo]

What a heart wrenching story. Thank you for including the original film coverage - how did you ever find it?! It's my hope this story is shared to help prevent any future disasters such as this. And I would add: Parents - WATCH YOUR CHILDREN.

[@anneiwanowski9653]

What a beautiful little girl! RIP baby❤

[@carolinetinsley3569]

Hey Ron looking forward to this one ❤❤❤

[@kenrhoades2602]

Thank you Ron this touches the heart strings.

[@ethelmaaleman2104]

What a sad story Ron thanks for sharing.

[@phyllisshieldsjones1482]

Poor baby. As a child we had a hole like that in our backyard and I believe it was a water hole but my mom contacted the city and they came out and put a cover over it.

[@nancymattingly8645]

Geezy peezy Ron, I am now crying, thinking of the horror, not only of the little girl not knowing what is happening, but the parents hoping against all hope that their precious little girl is rescued. Thank you Ron for telling this unfortunate child's story. Stay safe friend.

[@s.succotash]

Thanks, Ron. ❤

[@cathpeterson1944]

so heartbreaking 😭, RIP little one you are not forgotten 🙏

[@sarahcano4087]

I appreciate so much you doing this and sharing these stories with us. I love the history. You’re a great storyteller too. It’s an art form. I’m also from Chicago but am now in Michigan, I seen the Bath, MI episode and it’s not far from me so I’ll be taking a ride to pay respects.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

the cemetery there is beautiful, worth the trip.

[@susanh3342]

Hi Ron, she was a beautiful little girl. Very sad, thank you for telling her story.

[@maryknight4823]

So so sad many thanks Ron for sharing this 😢............

[@karenshepler7128]

Thank you 😢😢😢

[@brendacanter9768]

Thanks Dustin and Ron❤ Heart breaking😢 She's in Heaven having all the fun❤ We work on water wells and still people find old forgotten wells all the time😢

[@wooleygirl5240]

Heartbreaking. RIP Kathy. Pam Miller

[@kimsinclair9100]

That is heartbreaking… poor little girl and family 😢

[@CathySummers-w4s]

Very sad may she r.i.p! I feel bad for her family 😢

[@thequo-ju4rf]

I hope to speak to you on your next life stream Ron. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@zorabryce5493]

Dear sweet little Katherine, what a terrible end to your life. May the angels guard and protect you now. RIP. How could it be that such a dangerous well was left open? Thank you for this sad tale, Ron. Stay safe and keep well. Zora in Australia.

[@jimbaron2529]

Great content as always Ron, thank you, you appreciate ya brother!!

[@lynnedean713]

Your little one goes out to play and never comes back again. What a living nightmare for her parents, how do you get over the horrific circumstances? Did no one think to make a loop at the end of the rope, I mean a 3 yr old is not capable of tying a knot, let alone sufficiently enough to bring her to the surface. In the wee hours of the morning, I can just imagine that poor mother re-living every minute, just imagining her baby calling out to her, crying and she could do nothing. What a terrible tragedy. Thank you for bringing us this story.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

agree.... a life sentence of a living nightmare.

[@juliepurcell83]

This reminds me of the Jessica Mcclure I think it was bit different endings, how many stories are going to be heard about before things are done to stop these precious children falling down shafts, may this beautiful little angel is resting in peace & flying high with with angels

[@jayanihalliday6316]

Poor baby x I have 3 year old son too. I can imagine her parents pain. RIP little Kathy. You are safe now x You will never forget from now on x

[@seekerofthetruth6257]

Rest in peace Kathryn in the arms of our Lord. Stay safe Sir & everyone sending virtual hugs to you all.