Fitz Thomas Riverside drowning death – dead, obituary, funeral plans: 16 year old Fitz Thomas died June 4, 2020 after drowning at River Creek in Ashburn Leesburg.
Fitz was involved in a drowning accident at Riverside in Lansdowne and was unconscious for 15 minutes.
Fitz Thomas Riverside HS amazing athlete is son of activist and Loudoun NAACP President Michelle Thomas. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Pastor Michelle and Delroy’s son, Fitz Campbell. The family is extremely grateful for the love and support you have shown as this news began to circulate last night. Your love was felt and the family is comforted to know that you are praying.
We are still in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is with that in mind that we ask you to please refrain from visiting the family’s home right now. We know that many of want to come by to pay your respects but we must ask that you don’t at this time. The family will announce arrangements as soon as they are finalized and that information will be shared with everyone.
Pastor Michelle, Brother Delroy, Adrian and Anna thank you in advance for respecting their wishes and allowing them time to figure out what this new reality without their beloved Fitzy will look like.
Fitz Thomas Riverside drowning: How Fitz Thomas death happened
Fitz Thomas lost his life after he went swimming with friends June 4, 2020 at River Creek in Ashburn and a tragic accident occurred causing him to drown in the current.
Fitz had gone swimming across the confluence of Goose Creek and the Potomac River on June 4 with friends.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says as the friends crossed the water, they saw Fitz go underwater.
Attempts to search for Fitz Thomas finally had him pulled from the river after he was underwater for a period of time before being located.
Rescue officers rushed Thomas to Inova Loudoun Hospital but he was pronounced dead.
Please say a prayer for the grieving family and friends as you read the tributes below confirming Fitz Thomas death.
Our community is mourning the devastating loss of Fitz Thomas. Fitz was a smart, caring, and charismatic young man.
Please keep Pastor Michelle Thomas and her family in your prayers and let’s wrap them with our love during this difficult time.
Our community is mourning the devastating loss of Fitz Thomas. Fitz was a smart, caring, and charismatic young man.
Please keep Pastor Michelle Thomas and her family in your prayers and let’s wrap them with our love during this difficult time.https://t.co/EYYmAIUQ1u
— Rep. Jennifer Wexton (@RepWexton) June 5, 2020
Local friends…Please pray for Pastor Michelle Thomas and her family as they grieve the loss of their teenage son, Fitz Thomas.
He was swimming with friends yesterday at River Creek in Ashburn when a tragic accident occurred causing him to drown in the current.
Pastor Michelle is an amazing woman of God, very active in our community and a prominent figure of faith.
Fitz was an amazing athlete and attended Riverside HS.
May her family be surrounded by a tremendous amount of love and support from us all during this heartbreaking time in their lives.
Thoughts and prayers out to the @RiversideRamsFB family and the family of Fitz Thomas as they mourn his passing.
Thoughts and prayers out to the @RiversideRamsFB family and the family of Fitz Thomas as they mourn his passing. pic.twitter.com/PiqQJ5zj0o
— Joe Cockerham (@JoeCockerham) June 5, 2020
Gone too soon, but never forgotten… RIP to my young fella Fitz Thomas 🙏🏾💙
Gone too soon, but never forgotten… RIP to my young fella Fitz Thomas 🙏🏾💙 pic.twitter.com/nkjA5blr8A
— McGREGor (@FENN_ominal) June 5, 2020
Sometimes life ends too soon, make the most of what you have while you have it
Rest in peace Fitz Thomas, while you are gone, you will not be forgotten
Sometimes life ends too soon, make the most of what you have while you have it
Rest in peace Fitz Thomas, while you are gone, you will not be forgotten— DotsNCuts (@DotsNCuts) June 5, 2020
Fitz Thomas obituary is not available at this time. We will share updates when confirmed and released and as we learn more.
May Fitz Thomas soul rest in perfect peace.
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