I don't have specifics but I learned today that one of our cannon crew members was involved in an accident and it was pretty serious. I ask all BGP'ers to say a prayer for the crew and for all of the Bluebird faithful.

Were they on the way to Louisville? I'll pray for them now.

All I know is it involved firing off the cannon as the bus was leaving. Nothing deadly but still a tragic accident.

Will do, hope everyone is ok

No, I dont want to say too much but it was an accident involving the firing of the cannon. He suffered a very serious hand injury.

No, I dont want to say too much but it was an accident involving the firing of the cannon. He suffered a very serious hand injury.

 

Prayers go out to the parent involved as well as his family and the rest of the Bluebird faithful.

 

Do you know if a certain player made the trip with the team? Or did he stay back?

Is the cannon crew made up of students or adults?

Adults

http://www.wlwt.com/news/18266569/detail.html

Is the cannon crew made up of students or adults?

 

Adults.

http://www.wlwt.com/news/18266569/detail.html

 

Hope it's not as serious as reported.

http://www.kypost.com/content/wcposhared/story/Ky-Man-Injured-In-Cannon-Accident-At-High-School/SOL7P1IEfE6icCxMFih-KQ.cspx

A few years back they had a slight injury to a football official; now, the news reports that a man lost his hand. They should discontinue shooting off the cannon. It is not safe!

A few years back they had a slight injury to a football official; now, the news reports that a man lost his hand. They should discontinue shooting off the cannon. It is not safe!

 

When I heard about this accident, the thought that someone may choose to discontinue this tradition did cross my mind.

 

Does this fall under the school's insurance coverage?

Hope he recovers and all is well.