Jan
26
2013
26
2013
Thoughts and Prayers For Landon Powell Who Lost His Daughter Last Night

Catcher Landon Powell, whom the Mets recently signed to a Minor League contract, lost his five-month-old daughter to a fatal liver condition last night.
Powell’s baby daughter, Izzy, was born prematurely and was diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
Such a sad story to report.
To learn more you can visit their Facebook page, Prayers For Izzy.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Landon and his family.
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Deepest condolences to Powell and his family.
So very sad. My heartfelt condolences to the Powell family.
As a father with a precious 6 year old girl I can’t imagine.
No parent should have to bury thier child…..Just a shame….
Very said to hear this. Thought and prayers go out to Landon and his family.
Terrible to hear this. So very sad. There are no words.
R.I.P.
She is with Jesus now and my prayers are with her and the family.
This puts it all into perspective.
Oh my God, losing a child is the most tragic experience a parent can go through. Totally heartbreaking with no words able to describe it.
Our hearts go out to the family
Times like these put things in perspective.
Best wishes to him and his family.
Prayers for the Powell family.
Deepest condolences to Powell
As a grandfather with three precious little girls my heart aches for Landon , his wife and their entire family. Baby Izzy is with our Lord. I hope they know the entire Met organization and fans are praying for them and offer our sincere condolences.
As someone who has been there. I know the pain. Condolences to Landon and family.
Very sorry to hear that, MetsTheory.
My heart goes out to the Powell family. Just dreadful.
Such terrible news to hear. My thoughts are with the Powell family as they deal with this devastating tragedy. A parent should never have to bury their child.
Every parent’s worst nightmare. i pray for Landon & Family.