PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti — The U.S. State Department has identified the remains of a man found buried in the rubble of the Haitian earthquake as David Hames. Hames, a 1992 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, was in Haiti working with Compassion International when the earthquake hit last month.
“We know that our dear brother and friend is in Heaven,” said Melanie Dobson, a family spokeswoman. “But even so, [his wife] Renee is grieving the loss of the man she loved with all her heart.”
“Our faith in God is not shaken by this terrible tragedy, but we still mourn the loss of this adoring husband, amazing daddy, and faithful friend. We all know David loved Jesus, and we know that he is safe today, at home with our Heavenly Father,” said Dobson.
David’s father currently lives in Chattanooga. Hames’ wife and two children live in Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to be sent to the David Hames Family Fund.
