January 17, 2016 — Dear Family and Friends,
We are completely at loss for words and struggle to make sense of what happened and why. The most important thing is that Noah, Jack, Marcai and Jim are alive, for which we are utterly grateful.
My sister Jacke and my brother-in-law Larry are at this moment in Cheyenne, Wyoming and are supporting their beloved grandsons, Noah (6), Jack (4), and devoted “daughter-in-love” Marcai (30) as well as her father Jim, who were all attacked by their son, Randall Van Woerkom, on Friday evening, January 15th, 2016. Jacke and Larry are stricken by grief and confusion of what occurred last Friday evening, January 15th. Foremost, despite losing their son, they thank God that Marcai and the family are still alive and are grateful for all the prayers and support as we deal with the aftermath in this inexplicable event.
My nephew, Randy, a 30-year-old loving father and dedicated military service professional suffered an extreme momentary lapse of reason resulting in this violent and almost deadly attack of his devoted wife and family. Only God knows what made him enter into this place of despair that led to this nightmare, which seems to only have just begun. It will forever remain inexplicable.
I quote my sister Jacke, “The family’s strong faith is the only reason we are standing together as a pillar of strength.”
Right now, we ask for your prayers, prayers for Marcai, the children Noah and Jack, and for Marcai’s father, Jim. Also for all of us trying to make sense of this, including Marcai’s brother, Anthony James Langdon and all The Van Woerkom Family – brothers Ryan and Mitchell, and Krysten, Mitchell’s wife. Our lives will never be the same. Thank you for all your support – this is such a fragile situation, whose course can now only be influenced by the love, light and friendship from you, our dear family, our friends and community.
Thank you, Godspeed and Blessings.
