As I am sitting here reading the many awesome blogs of AR, I just got an email that an agent has been shot in the head by a client just 20 minutes away from my own home!
I can not even begin to understand the pain his family and children are going through. It has not been confirmed that he has died but all indications are such.
Having been a Realtor for several years now, it amazes me that everything is the fault of the agent. It is our fault they have not paid their mortgage. It's our fault the market is what it is is. It is our fault a highway is slated to go next to their property. It's our fault a landfill went in next door. It is our fault that the neighbors house is in deplorable condition.
Depression or not, the man took someones Daddy and someones husband this morning. May God comfort their family in such a horrible time. I am numb that this has happened in West Michigan.
For more on the story you may visit WZZM 13.
Editing as I get more information:
Troy was 33 years old according to the news. He has two small children and volunteered with his church youth group. The shooter was 73 years old and was upset over a real estate deal. They are going to open donations for his children in the upcoming days. Will pass along more info as I get it. Be safe out there!
NEW INFORMATION as of 7/2/08 3:44 pm
ATTENTION WMLAR MEMBERS With the recent tragic loss of REALTOR Troy VanderStelt, Nexes Realty, the family has requested in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to the following Fund: Make checks payable to: Children of Troy VanderStelt
Mail to: Community Shores Bank
1030 W. Norton Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49441
Gina VanLaar 5K run in Allendale, MI I am so excited! My son is entering his first 5K race! He has gotten involved with The Allendale Cross Country Team. I love to see him getting involved and choosing to try. It's hard to express what we have been through with him! Let's just say bi-polar is something that is difficult to deal with!
