Vicksburg Comes Together for Beard Family

Chris Beard passed away after succumbing to the injuries from his accident.  The family held out hope for him coming out of the coma and a miracle, but it wasn’t to be.  They made that heart breaking decision that all of us fear we might have to one day make.  A young man, a hard working dad who was supporting his family and trying to do right is gone, but his family remains.

It is one of those stories you hate to read about and can not fathom having happen to your family.

As the news spread and it became clear what happened our Vicksburg community did what we do best.  We came together to help a family.  Even social media was caring and willing to give.  People of all ages, beliefs and backgrounds have come together to support his wife and their children.  A spaghetti dinner was announced and over 1100 plates were sold at $10 a plate.  That’s a lot of spaghetti.  A softball tourney was held with all proceeds going to the family.

And now a raffle.

Brad Davidson, his wife Christy, and his team at Electro Mechanical Solutions, Inc (EMS) bought a building on 61 South for their expanding business.  They do metal work stuff and so much more.  Manly man stuff.  When they bought the building it had an old car in it.  An old car in really good shape.  But not just any car, a Mercedes-Benz.  The old school overseas model.  The gear shift is on the column.  And it’s a beauty with under 50,000 original miles.

Brad and company had it sitting around.  They put some new tires on it and made sure it got fired up or moved around the block every couple of weeks.  But for the most part it was just sitting there.  When Brad, a man of strong religious convictions, heard of the accident he wanted to help.  And boy, has he ever.  He needs your help too.  Here’s how.

Buy a raffle ticket from Brad.

Call his EMS office at 601-631-0138.  They are $25 and all proceeds, every single penny, goes to the family.  Brad has ordered 1000 tickets.  Make him order more.