Granger Smith.Photo: Jamie McCarthy/GettyGranger Smithand his family are honoring their late sonRiver Kelly, who died nearly three years ago after a tragic drowning accident.On Sunday, the country singer, 42, shared a heart-wrenching photo onInstagramof his sonLincoln, 8, visiting River’s gravesite. In the picture, Lincoln sits on a bench at the cemetery while looking at his brother’s tombstone.“Bros.” he captioned the moving post.In June 2019, Riverdied at the age of 3 in a drowning accidentat the family’s Texas home. Smithshared the “unthinkable” newson Twitter and Instagram at the time, revealing that “despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On Saturday, the three-year anniversary of when River was laid to rest, Granger’s wifeAmber Smithreflected on the day of their son’s funeral with a post onInstagram.“3 years ago today we gathered as they lowered our son into the ground. I still don’t think Lincoln grasped at 5 years old that his little brother was there inside that tiny Lightning McQueen casket,” began Amber, who also shares daughterLondon, 10, and son,Maverick Beckham, 9 months, with Granger.“Toward the end of the service someone noticed a tiny rainbow in the sky in June in Texas. God was with us reminding us of His promise and presence despite the hardship and difficulties that we face in this broken world,” she continued. “For a moment, it felt like a tiny bridge between heaven and earth was open. A symbol of hope, peace, faithfulness and mercy.“Amber added, “God was present, River was home and we didn’t quite know how, but we knew everything was going to be ok.“Granger and Amber told PEOPLE in July 2020 that they will never know how Rivermanaged to enterinto their fenced pool, whichled to his accidental drowning, but they have since become vocal advocates forchildren’s safety around water.
Granger Smith.Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Granger Smithand his family are honoring their late sonRiver Kelly, who died nearly three years ago after a tragic drowning accident.On Sunday, the country singer, 42, shared a heart-wrenching photo onInstagramof his sonLincoln, 8, visiting River’s gravesite. In the picture, Lincoln sits on a bench at the cemetery while looking at his brother’s tombstone.“Bros.” he captioned the moving post.In June 2019, Riverdied at the age of 3 in a drowning accidentat the family’s Texas home. Smithshared the “unthinkable” newson Twitter and Instagram at the time, revealing that “despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On Saturday, the three-year anniversary of when River was laid to rest, Granger’s wifeAmber Smithreflected on the day of their son’s funeral with a post onInstagram.“3 years ago today we gathered as they lowered our son into the ground. I still don’t think Lincoln grasped at 5 years old that his little brother was there inside that tiny Lightning McQueen casket,” began Amber, who also shares daughterLondon, 10, and son,Maverick Beckham, 9 months, with Granger.“Toward the end of the service someone noticed a tiny rainbow in the sky in June in Texas. God was with us reminding us of His promise and presence despite the hardship and difficulties that we face in this broken world,” she continued. “For a moment, it felt like a tiny bridge between heaven and earth was open. A symbol of hope, peace, faithfulness and mercy.“Amber added, “God was present, River was home and we didn’t quite know how, but we knew everything was going to be ok.“Granger and Amber told PEOPLE in July 2020 that they will never know how Rivermanaged to enterinto their fenced pool, whichled to his accidental drowning, but they have since become vocal advocates forchildren’s safety around water.
Granger Smithand his family are honoring their late sonRiver Kelly, who died nearly three years ago after a tragic drowning accident.
On Sunday, the country singer, 42, shared a heart-wrenching photo onInstagramof his sonLincoln, 8, visiting River’s gravesite. In the picture, Lincoln sits on a bench at the cemetery while looking at his brother’s tombstone.
“Bros.” he captioned the moving post.
In June 2019, Riverdied at the age of 3 in a drowning accidentat the family’s Texas home. Smithshared the “unthinkable” newson Twitter and Instagram at the time, revealing that “despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
On Saturday, the three-year anniversary of when River was laid to rest, Granger’s wifeAmber Smithreflected on the day of their son’s funeral with a post onInstagram.
“3 years ago today we gathered as they lowered our son into the ground. I still don’t think Lincoln grasped at 5 years old that his little brother was there inside that tiny Lightning McQueen casket,” began Amber, who also shares daughterLondon, 10, and son,Maverick Beckham, 9 months, with Granger.
“Toward the end of the service someone noticed a tiny rainbow in the sky in June in Texas. God was with us reminding us of His promise and presence despite the hardship and difficulties that we face in this broken world,” she continued. “For a moment, it felt like a tiny bridge between heaven and earth was open. A symbol of hope, peace, faithfulness and mercy.”
Amber added, “God was present, River was home and we didn’t quite know how, but we knew everything was going to be ok.”
Granger and Amber told PEOPLE in July 2020 that they will never know how Rivermanaged to enterinto their fenced pool, whichled to his accidental drowning, but they have since become vocal advocates forchildren’s safety around water.
source: people.com
