Funeral arrangements for the Siegel sophomore who passed away this week after sustaining a gunshot wound have been set.
Services for Mason Loupe will be held at New Vision Church on Thompson Lane Saturday, September 12th. Visitation will be held from 10am until 2pm. There will be a private family service held from 2 until 3pm with a public funeral service at 3pm.
Over 400 students from all across Rutherford County met in the Siegel courtyard Thursday before school began to remember the 15-year old and to pray for the family.
Loupe's family decided to donate his organs, which will help save the lives of eight people. That and the fact out of state family will have to make their way to Murfreesboro was one reason in setting the date on September 12th.
According to Siegel football coach Greg Wyant (through the school's official app) says Mason's mother, Melanie, is overjoyed over the outpouring of support for her son. The coach added a thank you to Rutherford County for the prayers and support for the family and Siegel student body.
Melanie had requested those who purchased a t-shirt to show support for the family wear those to the funeral services. In order to have them in time, orders have to be placed by 2pm Tuesday. There's more information at twentytworeasons.org - that's all spelled out. We also have a link to it at WGNSRadio.com, keyword Mason. Also there, you'll find information on how to donate to the GoFundMe account that was set up to help the family with medical and funeral expenses.
LINK TO TWENTYTWOREASONS.ORG (http://www.twentytworeasons.org/)
LINK TO GOFUNDME PAGE (http://www.gofundme.com/9s3r3k6g)
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WEDNESDAY, 9-3-15 UPDATE
The Siegel sophomore who sustained a gunshot wound to the head over the weekend has passed away. The family, on the official Facebook page, said Mason Loupe passed away at 2pm Wednesday.
The 15-year old was taken out of a medically induced coma Tuesday to run brain tests Wednesday. That's when doctor's at Vanderbilt University Medical Center determined he had passed away.
The family has asked for privacy over the next several days, but did want to say they've been blessed by the amazing outpouring they've received from the community. They did decide Mason's organs would be donated, which will give the gift of life to eight other people.
Mason's mother, Melanie, has asked that people wear the #22Reasons shirts to the funeral, when it occurs. The details of those services will be made available at a later time. Due to some medical events that still must occur, it will be several days away.
TUESDAY, 9-2-15 UPDATE
The condition of the Siegel sophomore football player who sustained a gunshot wound to the head is unchanged. According to Siegel football coach Greg Wyant (through the school's official football app), the doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are taking him out of the induced coma to begin tests. If he doesn't pass the tests, which the coach says is expected, he will be considered deceased. His mother Melanie and sister Cierra have decided on organ donation if/when he passes. The coach says in the event of his death, his organs could save eight other lives.
The family is asking that information come from their social media or through Siegel football, which is what we are passing along to our many listeners who've asked about Loupe's condition and have been praying for the family. They also want it known they appreciate your continued prayers and support given during this most difficult time.
Don't forget, if you'd like to help the family with medical expenses, a GoFundMe account has been set up. We have that information at WGNSRadio.com, keyword Mason.
MONDAY, 9-1-15 UPDATE
We have an update on the Siegel sophomore football player and wrestler who was found after sustaining a single gunshot wound to the head. Mason Loupe has been placed in a self-induced coma. It's hoped this will help his body fight swelling on the brain. It's a call to prayer for the Rutherford County community for this 15-year old young man and his family. Loupe remains in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. An organized prayer vigil was held Sunday night at the Siegel football field and Monday morning at Scales Elementary, where his mother Melanie Loupe is a fourth-grade teacher. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with medical expenses.
SUNDAY 8-30-15 UPDATE
A prayer vigil was held for the Siegel sophomore who is critical condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center after sustaining a single gunshot wound to the head. It was held at the football field at Siegel High School Sunday evening at 7pm for Mason Loupe. He's football player and wrestler at the school. Hundreds in the community showed up to pray for the young man, both from Siegel and Oakland. The teen attended Oakland Middle and has many friends at the school.
Extra counselors will be at Siegel Monday to help any students struggling to cope with the situation. Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting call at 3019 Overall Court Saturday evening at 6:24pm. Preliminarily, police don't suspect foul play, however the case remains under investigation.
In the meantime, those wanting to help the family are being asked to contribute to a GoFundMe account that's been set up. It will help the family with medical expenses and help his mother say in a hotel nearby Vanderbilt Hospital. We have the link to the page on our website, WGNSRadio.com, keyword Mason. We also have some photos taken by several of his friends taken at the prayer vigil that were posted to social media with the hashtag #PrayForMason.
LINK TO GOFUNDME PAGE (http://www.gofundme.com/9s3r3k6g)
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED:
At 6:24 Saturday evening (8/29/2015), Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting call at 3019 Overall Court. As the first responders arrived, they learned that 16-year old Mason Loupe has sustained a single gunshot wound. The 16-year old was transported to the ER at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, and then rushed to the Vanderbilt Trauma Center where he is currently in critical condition. Mason is on the school's football and wrestling teams.
Siegel High School students are holding a prayer vigil for the sophomore at 7:00 o'clock Sunday evening (8/30/2015) in the school's gym.
So that family members can stay near the hospital for the unknown duration, a GoFundMe account has been set-up (http://www.gofundme.com/9s3r3k6g).
After a preliminary investigation, detectives do not suspect foul play. The incident remains under investigation.
