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BREAKING NEWS: One of two burned boys dies; Nick Decker passes away late Friday night

Saturday, May 30, 2009

By Nick Schneider, Assistant Editor

Nicholas "Nick" Decker
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One of two boys seriously burned April 18 in a fire accident in Scotland has passed away.

Nicholas "Nick" Decker died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday night at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, according to Clarian Health public relations coordinator Margie Smith-Simmons.

Nick is the son of Shelia Sevell of Scotland and Rob Decker.

Decker, a 10-year-old fourth grade student at Bloomfield Elementary School from Scotland, and Josh Merritt, an 11- year-old student at Loogootee East Elementary School were extensively burned when they were consumed with flames from a gasoline explosion accident at a fire pit in Scotland near Decker's home.

Both boys suffered burns over 90 percent of their bodies.

Merritt, who lives at Crane Village, remains in critical condition in the burn unit at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.

Details about funeral arrangements have not been released.

This story will be updated as information becomes available.

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Sending out thoughts and prayers to the family of Nick Decker. So sorry for your lost.

Still keeping Josh Merritt in my thoughts and prayers.

-- Posted by MinerChic on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 1:00 PM

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Nick Decker and our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord be with you.

Remembering Josh Merritt in our prayers and thoughts.

-- Posted by ljg47 on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 1:16 PM

my heart goes out to these families...

-- Posted by Blueyedame on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 2:01 PM

Praying for you and yours in this time of sadness.

-- Posted by Mr. F on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 2:38 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with Nicks family and friends. Josh, you hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers too.

-- Posted by Concernedingc on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 4:10 PM

This news weighs heavy on my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

-- Posted by firefighteremt on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 6:27 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. I have lost a child and I think it is probably the worst pain a person could ever feel. You have my deepest sympathy.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the other little boy wishing him and them for good things.

Again So sorry to here the sad news.

-- Posted by smurfette on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 6:51 PM

Such terrible news! Our thoughts & Prayers go out to his family, as well as little Josh!

-- Posted by MommiezBoyz on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 8:32 PM

My heart goes out to both families!! Such sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families!!!

-- Posted by scoutmom on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 10:48 PM

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

-- Posted by lakermom on Sat, May 30, 2009, at 10:53 PM

Just look at that photo....Oh, what a sweet, precious face! Rest in peace, little one.

My heart aches for you, Decker & Savell families. May you find strength and peace in the fact that your son hurts no more.

-- Posted by anon on Sun, May 31, 2009, at 5:58 AM

Thoughts and prayers are with you, during your time of loss.

-- Posted by Linton_87 on Sun, May 31, 2009, at 11:43 AM

Rest in peace sweet angel and hurt no more. my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

-- Posted by Basl123 on Sun, May 31, 2009, at 7:26 PM

Me and My Son are very sorry, for the family lost. our prayer go to his family. our prayer still with Josh and his family. we hope he will make it.

-- Posted by Valerie Y Herbst on Sun, May 31, 2009, at 7:55 PM

YOU AND YOUR fAMILY ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. THIER IS NOTHING MORE HEART BREAKING THAN THE LOSS OF A CHILD.MY SON WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF NICKS AND HE WILL MISS HIM AND REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS.

ONCE AGIAN SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.

-- Posted by mothers heart on Sun, May 31, 2009, at 8:44 PM

We rode for you today Nick,

Morgan and Shaney

-- Posted by rileyheart on Sun, May 31, 2009, at 9:26 PM

I am so so sorry about your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

-- Posted by kimbberlybland on Mon, Jun 1, 2009, at 8:07 AM

Many thoughts and prayers are with both families! So sorry for your tragic loss.

-- Posted by snapshots on Mon, Jun 1, 2009, at 11:39 AM

u will be missed.....run fast and fly high, and know that you will always be loved.

-- Posted by nursestoner on Mon, Jun 1, 2009, at 1:17 PM

so sorry to hear about this, such a cute little boy, my prayers are with Nick's family....

-- Posted by PROUD_MOMMY09 on Mon, Jun 1, 2009, at 2:26 PM

My thoughts and prayer go to this family, what a tragic loss. He was such a good child. PJ and family we are praying for you daily for Josh. Both families are in our prayers, thoughts and conversations.

-- Posted by micaelasmom1 on Mon, Jun 1, 2009, at 6:06 PM

Sheila, you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers and Nick will be missed.

-- Posted by thronedweller on Mon, Jun 1, 2009, at 11:11 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. I have never lost a child so I can not even imagine the heartache. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. I didn't know your child but he looks like a very sweet little boy. My heart aches for your loss! God Bless You!!

-- Posted by Scorpio1969 on Wed, Jun 3, 2009, at 1:29 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I pray for your lose and that your other son makes it through this!

-- Posted by cwogoman on Thu, Jun 4, 2009, at 11:02 PM

Josh isn't Sheilahs son, just a good friend. The funeral was today,very touching. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as well as Josh's family!

-- Posted by Mellonschic on Fri, Jun 5, 2009, at 5:43 PM