Hundreds of people lined the streets and overpasses near Neosho, Missouri, hands on their hearts, to pay their respects, stand in solidarity with, and welcome home the bodies of Davy and Natalie Lloyd, the young missionary couple who were martyred in Haiti two weeks ago.
Natalie’s father, representative Ben Baker, shared in a Facebook post that following the death of his daughter and son-in-law, the bodies were recovered and shipped back to America, where a police escort would accompany them from the Kansas City airport to the Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, MO.
After giving an approximate time when the bodies would be traveling, hundreds of people showed up and lined the highways, street corners, and overpasses, many holding signs and placing their hands to their hearts as they welcomed the departed saints home.
Baker later shared his appreciation for the gesture, writing:
This community is amazing. The outpouring of love and support is just overwhelming. Here are just a few pictures from the welcoming Davy and Natalie received when they finally made it back to Neosho today. Hundreds of people that were standing out by their cars and many with their hands over their heart in love. A true hero’s reception. God Bless you all…words really aren’t sufficient to express our appreciation. From the Baker family, just know we love you.
