Tragedy struck a newlywed couple after the husband died in a freak waterskiing accident on their honeymoon only three days after the wedding.
Nate Kuhlman married Marian on October 28, before heading off for a romantic stay on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.
It is not yet clear how Nate died, only that he lost his life in a waterskiing accident, WFLA reports.
A fundraiser launched after Nate’s death described him as a “wonderful husband, friend, son and brother in Christ”.
“He was able to thoughtfully encounter every person he met and those who had the blessing of a relationship with him would be able to tell a list of stories detailing what a fun, kind, and adventurous soul he was,” it said.
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The organisers added: “Nate tragically lost his life three days after his wedding. Words cannot describe the heart break there is for his story and for his family.”
Over $100,000 has been raised to help the family across three fundraisers.
Nate’s Heather Kuhlman mother flew to St. Lucia after the accident, writing on Facebook that her son was “in the arms of Jesus”.
“Nate’s death took all of us by surprise and just took our breath away,” she said. ‘By God’s grace, we are ok. It’s so hard and painful, but we are walking each day one moment at a time.
“I am sad that Nathaniel is no longer here with us, but I know he is very much alive in heaven and will be praying for us.
She added: “Please keep us in your prayers as we bring Nate home.”
Tributes flooded in following the fatal accident, with one person who she had been at the wedding saying it “could not have been more beautiful”.
She revealed her “treasured friend” Nate, was going to be a groomsman at another friend’s big day next week.
“He was a special part of the young adult group and it is devastating news to our community… please pray for the repose of Nate’s soul and for everyone who loves him and misses him, especially his bride and his family.”
