In Memoriam

Filed under: R.I.P.

Watching this video of Steven Curtis Chapman's tragically departed 5 year old daughter, Maria, is heartbreaking.

She seemed like a beautiful spirit.

Thankfully, this video exists and her memory lives on!

Posted: May 22, 2008 at 4:15 pm / Email this »

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Christians ALWAYS have shit like this happen says – reply to this

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What god?
God hates you or... says – reply to this

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Didn't pray hard enough
And you still believe? says – reply to this

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Morons
N says – reply to this

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LET IT GO!!! LET THEM GRIEVE IN PEACE YOU HEARTLESS ASSHOLE!
cacabutt says – reply to this

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um…who are these people and why do we care?
5th
GOD KILLS FAGS says – reply to this

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Maybe she was a gay
He is NOT a celebrity says – reply to this

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And this is NOT gossip
Icegirl says – reply to this

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A childs death is always sad and this is a very tough time for that family.

IMO this does not belong on this site, rather disrespectfull.
ingram says – reply to this

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First bitches!!!!
alexis says – reply to this

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wow
krystalusc says – reply to this

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very sad
boca says – reply to this

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poor little thing , so sad.

FIRST
Jen says – reply to this

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May she rest in peace and my condolences go out to the whole family.
what a tragedy.
tiffy says – reply to this

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who is she ?
yarrsh says – reply to this

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aww =(
mt star says – reply to this

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Re: God hates you or… – Fuck you you sick mother fucker…. This is a child who has been accidently killed…How can you say something like that? If you had a child and something like this happened and some douche bag made a comment like yours, it would break you heart……YOU'RE A WASTE OF SPACE.
doesn't god love them for loving him? says – reply to this

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why does this crazy shit always seem to happen to christians?
Rachel says – reply to this

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DON'T POST THIS STUFF IT'S SO WRONG AND INSENSITIVE

LET THEM GRIEVE IN PEACE DON'T MAKE A FUCKING MEDIA CIRCUS OF IT

my heart goes out to her family
shoe says – reply to this

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You guys need to get a clue. I used to work for SCC and his family…never before have I met a more anchored, loving, devout and faithful family. This video blog brought tears to my eyes. My thoughts and prayers go out to Steven, Marybeth and the rest of the family.
Icegirl says – reply to this

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I am disgusted at some of the comments here, this was an inocent child and she and her family do not deserve this.

PEREZ, you should show some respect and remove this whole post or at least the comments.
grogan says – reply to this

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"Thankfully, this video exists and her memory lives on! "

…………….because we all know that a video can replace the life of a beautiful child. That just won the award for the saddest comment ever.
elle says – reply to this

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what a tragic story! who cares what religion they are, any time a child dies it is sad. you people are pathetic
melissa says – reply to this

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This is in bad taste. Please take it down.
brit says – reply to this

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ashley tisdale rocks
nin says – reply to this

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This must be the saddest story I've ever heard - jesus & god will be with her and her family since they are christians - iI wish the family strength through this very hard time.

.r.i.p.
alex says – reply to this

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which one is she?
Bri says – reply to this

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That is sooo sad!!! My thoughts are with the Chapman Family!!!
omg says – reply to this

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omg thats so sad……:( poor maria. rest in peace
v says – reply to this

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dirty jesus lover
stephanie says – reply to this

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aww, so cute
moe says – reply to this

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so sad. r.i.p.
THis is NOT gossip you freak says – reply to this

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WTF is this shit on your site? WTF is wrong with you?
emily says – reply to this

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second.
so sad.
yaya says – reply to this

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Words cannot express how truly devestating this has probably been for this family. Pray to God for them to heal and have peace.
?? says – reply to this

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what happened to her?
WTF says – reply to this

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YO WTF IS WRONG WITH U PEOPLE WHO POSTED B4 ME IT DONT MATTER IF IT NOT GOSSIP HAVE SOME FUCKING RESPECT THE LIL GIRL LOST HER LIFE AND IF U DONT LIKE IT DONT MAKE A FUCKING COMMENT LIKE THEY DIDN'T PRAY HARD ENUFF…… I HOPE U FEEL LIKE THAT WHEN A CHILD CLOSE TO U DIES… ASSHOLESSSSSSSSS…
J. says – reply to this

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This really is heartbreaking…
angela_lushious says – reply to this

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Settle down - - try to pretend to be respectful of human life.

"Simmer down" and behave, negative people.

(Something your parents should have taught you long ago)

Angela
kittenwithawhip says – reply to this

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Very sad. She was a beautiful little girl and I hope that her brother manages to make it through this and realize that it was an accident.
Liss says – reply to this

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Its so tragic. She's with the angels now. I hope the family's strong faith helps them recover, especially her brother.
aww says – reply to this

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how sad =(
JESUS KILLED HER says – reply to this

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All for GOD fuckers, all for GOD
mpt says – reply to this

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rest in peace, maria… we will miss you
liz says – reply to this

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the little girl is soo adorable…rip
tragic says – reply to this

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is this how americans waste water? sad!
and sad for this little sweet girl, tragic death!
+
and by the way, god does NOT exist, its just a run away from the sad truth! GET IT ALREADY
Kristen says – reply to this

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This video made me cry… I remember hearing about his family adopting these girls.

It breaks my heart, and I'm praying for them.
let her rest in peace says – reply to this

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You're cold and disgusting to put this video on her. Let the family grieve and stop thinking about your wallet for once. You are truly loathsome Mario.
Anna says – reply to this

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Wow, what heartless comments. This man lost his daughter. SHOW SOME RESPECT!!! Damn I am starting to hate this website.
Christians are child diddling freaks says – reply to this

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This is pay back for child fucking
Bree says – reply to this

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Wow some of the comments here are just insane. A child has tragically died and some of you think its a big joke. It wouldn't be a joke if this were your family.
Why? says – reply to this

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Why would you do this? How heartless and invasive can you be? These people just lost their child and you do this? We have no right to see this and no need. How dare you capitalize on such heartbreak? Do you even have a soul?
Brandy says – reply to this

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This is truely tragic!! My youngest just turned five. I hope their faith will help them through this. I will pray tonight that the lord will be with this family and their son. XOXOXOXOXOXO
qteepie702 says – reply to this

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terrible and tragic. Pleae be kind with your statements out of respect for the little one.
lushpink says – reply to this

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that is so sad what happened to her…rip..
Your mom you stupid cunt says – reply to this

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Re: mpt –

You didn't know her you inbred retarded fuck, I hate the way people act all connected when someone they didn't even know dies. Get a fucking life you loser piece of cat shit.
Honey Beats says – reply to this

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Sad…………..
audrey arellano says – reply to this

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The problem with running over your chinese sister, is that you feel like running over another one twenty min. later.
Satheene says – reply to this

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La vie est parfois tellement injuste…
a christian says – reply to this

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thank you for posting this. sin in the world causes bad things to happen like this, not God.
dizzy says – reply to this

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So unbelievable sad…my thoughts are with the family and the poor son, who will undoubtedly be thinking about this day for the rest of his life…
mari says – reply to this

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i've been a fan of SCC since i first gave my heart to Jesus - 19 years ago .

there are just no words to describe the pain and sorrow over this tragedy.. but SCC is one special soul.. i know him and his family will endure.. w/ the help of our Savior.

thank you perezito, for honoring her memory.. you're also be in my prayers..

much love!
mari from nyc
sad says – reply to this

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R.I.P. Maria
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I feel bad for anyone who has lost a child
Take this nobody and his dead deaughters video says – reply to this

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off you site
You, too, will meet the grim reaper says – reply to this

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A child's death is not appropriate "gossip" for this piece-of-shit website. Parents grief lasts a lifetime when a child dies. You're a real piece of work, Mario.
huldr says – reply to this

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can I adopt him to be my dad? R.I.P
GOD HATES YOU ALL says – reply to this

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He's gonna keep on taking children til you become better christians.

Retarded piles of runny shit.
audrey arellano says – reply to this

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The problem with running over your chinese sister is that you feel like running over another one in twenty min.
BRANDY IS A WHORE says – reply to this

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Re: Brandy –

Who gives a fuck about your stupid kid you nasty whore. Keep your legs shut and you slutty daughter too!
AUDREY SUCKS CHINESE COCK says – reply to this

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Re: audrey arellano –

It wasn't funny the first time you retard cunt
la boy says – reply to this

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your attempt on picking words that are highly rated on google to get more visitors is sad! just like you
GOD DOES NOT EXIST says – reply to this

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Re: mari –

Jebus hates you
jen says – reply to this

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I have a four yr old and I cannot imagine living life without her, I hope they make it through ok somehow.
christian says – reply to this

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most of these comments are so disrespectful. think of the family and what they are going through before you post your comments. sin causes bad things to happen to people, not God.
Maybe if you gave half a fuck says – reply to this

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when they were alive, it would be so offensive that you post this stupid shit when they die…..
Eat a skinny short cock says – reply to this

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Re: christian –

Right, so he fucked his kid or what? Eat a bullet moron.
Jon says – reply to this

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What a tradgedy, this is so saddening. My prayers go out to them.
ANNA NICOLE SMITH says – reply to this

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this is so tragic.a 5 yr old child to die like that…i couldn't handle to see the whole video.may she rest in peace.very sad.
Paulette says – reply to this

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My heart goes out to the family. Steven is a gifted musician and his foundation to help families adopt has changed many lives. I pray for peace and strength for the family.
Hobie says – reply to this

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This was so sad. But even sadder was the poor brother that accidently hit her. How do you get over something like this. My prayers to him and his family. Stay strong.
one day says – reply to this

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Re: tragic – You'll see the truth one day…
Grace says – reply to this

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My deepest condolences go to her family, being Christian they can understand that God has a plan for everybody, whether it is here on his Earth or in Heaven, where this girl is now, even thoguth it is so hard for them.
shopgirl says – reply to this

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I just don't understand how things like that happen..sometimes I think when we are born our future is already mapped out..there's no changing it no matter how you try….(remember The Butterfly Effect)….God Bless his family…and my prayers our with them…. in this time of need
The Reverend Dustin M. Rogers says – reply to this

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How dare any of you take this loss of life as an opportunity to exploit your own point of views on religion.
I wish you no harm, but I am sure that the guilt will come sweeping over your heart and you will soon regret manipulating a child's death for your own sick agenda. Allow this family to grieve in peace, without having to defend their open faith.
Jason says – reply to this

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Re: Brandy – Hopefully a lot more than he was yesterday.
Jenn says – reply to this

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PEREZ please remove this from your site. Reading what these heartless people are saying are is only pouring more salt in the wound. This tragedy does hit close to home for me as I work in the CCM industry.
Realistic says – reply to this

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You can hardly blame this site for putting that video out, the family have it on their website for the world to see. I CAN blame this site for not clearing up the revolting, bigoted and just plain warped posts on here. Get your act together Perez and show some humility.
Mario the insecure porker says – reply to this

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This is the final straw. I will no longer be visiting your website. Go choke on a ham sandwich.
Jessica says – reply to this

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This kind of stuff doesn't only happen to Christians. It happens to everyone. Believing in God doesn't protect you from tragedy. That's not the way it works. However, believing in God helps you deal with tragedy. Believing in God gives life a greater purpose. I can only imagine how the Chapman family must feel. I know that God will give them grace and strength to get through this hard time. Everyone, please be respectful.
velma says – reply to this

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this kind of stuff doesn't just happen to christians, you know. what a ridiculous statement!

condolences to her entire family, this is a tragedy that should have never happened.
Liss says – reply to this

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Its DISGUSTING how some of you fucking idiots used the comments on this tragic story TO ANNOUNCE YOU ARE AN ATHEIST. Well congratulations. You are fucking selfish assholes.
Jason says – reply to this

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Re: audrey arellano – You have me laughing out loud at my desk. That was simply awful!!! Thank you!
Daisha loves Perez says – reply to this

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i hope her little soul rests in peace…
chuck says – reply to this

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beautiful girl, rest in peace
poonainee says – reply to this

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I have no idea who they are but its very sad. 2 years ago i attended the death of a child by road accident and it was the most horific thing ive ever had to endure in my career as a paramedic. Worsr=e as it was witnessed by his friends. It still pains me that i couldnt save him. Its the worse thing a parent could go through, especially if they were witness to the incident or the aftermath. for all of the heartless insensitive people who have left nasty comments Imagine if you were in the situation and it was your child/nephew/sibling that was lying there. How would you feel eh?
captain insano says – reply to this

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WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHY HIS DAUGHTERS ARE CHINKS?? CLEARLY, THEY WEREN'T HIS ANYWAYS, SO BIG DEAL, ADOPT ANOTHER, THERES BILLIONS OF THEM
ally says – reply to this

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Re: Your mom you stupid cunt – You asshole. People are showing some respect, like you should. Get a life loser.
RIP
The Family Wants The World To Know says – reply to this

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Chapman posted this video on his own website today for all the world to see.
Why wouldn't he want to share this beautiful soul with the rest of the world??
bill says – reply to this

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God never promised a perfect life here on earth, and He doesn't show favoritism. He causes the sun to shine on us all and the rain as well.
elle says – reply to this

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Re: Rachel –

This video is posted on Steven's website. They wanted people to know their little girl
You're Disgusting says – reply to this

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Re: audrey arellano – You need to hit your knees and thank God it wasn't your child, your sister or someone you love and that you aren't the sibling that has to live the rest of their lives knowing they did this you worthless, heartless little creep.

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