Illinois gubernatorial candidate's son and family killed in helicopter crash

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OMG!! Losing 4 close family members is so horrible.




Illinois gubernatorial candidate's son and family killed in helicopter crash
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/10/23/darren-bailey-son-family-helicopter-accident-illinois/86848980007/


USA TODAY


Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren have been killed in a helicopter accident, his campaign said in a statement on Oct. 23.

Bailey's son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey and two grandchildren, 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel, died in the crash.

Another grandchild, 10-year-old Finn, was not on the helicopter and is safe, the statement said.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren died in a helicopter accident. A third grandchild was not on the helicopter and is safe, Bailey's campaign said.

"Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss," the statement said. ...........

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1. How unimaginably awful for that family.

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2. The emotional pain...................

and grief, prayers for them and family.

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3. *Shiver!*. Reminds me of Paul Wellstone

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4. ...

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5. I feel for the family.

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6. Condolences to the entire family. Awful tragedy; nt