In a heart-wrenching incident, a Tennessee community is grappling with the loss of 10-year-old Asher Sullivan, who tragically lost his life after being swept into a storm drain more than a week ago. The incident occurred on May 8 in Christiana, around 40 miles southeast of Nashville, following severe storms that ravaged the area.

Asher, accompanied by his friends, was playing outside after the storm when he was unexpectedly caught by the rushing water and swept under a storm drain, appearing later in a nearby drainage ditch. Although CPR successfully restored his pulse, the young boy suffered severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen.

For days, Asher's condition fluctuated as he fought for his life on life support. The community held onto hope, praying for a miracle. Unfortunately, Asher succumbed to his injuries, leaving the community devastated. Asher's father, Jimmy Sullivan, took to Facebook to express their grief, stating, "The feeling is surreal. We are broken-hearted, mad, and every other emotion at the same time."

In a touching testament to Asher's selflessness, his father shared that Asher will be an organ donor. Sullivan posted, "It's 100% an 'Asher' type thing to do in continuing to be selfless. He will have an honor walk at the hospital and be celebrated as he is, a hero!"

On the day of the incident, Christiana experienced heavy rainfall of approximately 6 inches, accompanied by wind gusts reaching around 70 mph. The aftermath of the storms saw the community coming together to support the Sullivan family through prayer vigils, neighborhood cleanups, and displaying empathy towards one another.

Rutherford County Schools, where Jimmy Sullivan works as the director of schools, acknowledged the heartbreaking loss and offered their ongoing support. They posted on Facebook, saying, "It has been incredible to witness our community come together to support the Sullivans with prayer vigils, neighborhood cleanups, and with empathy for one another. We know they will need our continued support, and we have no doubt our community will continue to surround them with love and will be there to help share the burden of this tragic loss."

The loss of Asher has left a void in the hearts of the Christiana community, as they mourn the untimely passing of a young life. It serves as a reminder to cherish and protect our loved ones, especially during times of natural disasters and unpredictable weather conditions.