“Heartbroken over the loss of Sarah Marsh” - Alabama senator and more pay tribute to 8-year-old identified as one of the children killed in Texas flood

Sarah Marsh, an eight-year-old from Mountain Brook, Alabama, was one of the victims of recent flash floods in Texas. According to The Kerrville Daily Times, her grandmother, Debbie, confirmed the news of the young girl’s passing in a now-private Facebook post. She shared (via The Kerrville Daily Times):  

“Thank you for the outpouring of love and sympathy! We will always feel blessed to have had this beautiful spunky ray of light in our lives. She will live on in our hearts forever! We love you so much sweet Sarah!” 

The US senator for Alabama, Katie Boyd Britt, also shared her condolences with Sarah Marsh’s family. The GOP lawmaker wrote in a Facebook post, 

“Wesley and I are heartbroken over the loss of Sarah Marsh, and we are keeping her family in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time. We continue to pray for the victims’ loved ones, the survivors, those who are still missing, and our brave first responders as search and rescue efforts continue in Texas.” 

Many prayed for the little girl and her family under Senator Katie Britt’s post. A user (Theresa Bishop Williams) wrote:

“Heartbreaking. Lifting all the families and praying for God’s peace and comfort. 🙏🏻” 

“Praying for Sarah’s family and the families of all the victims,” Lisa Rains Underwood added. 

“Praying along side you. 🤍,” Barbara Phillips commented. 

“So very sorry. Prayers for all,” Mary Gifford McIntyre said. 

X users also sent their condolences after Sarah Marsh’s tragic death. 

Internet users pay tribute to Sarah Marsh and others impacted by the flood at Camp Mystic 

TEXAS FLOOD TRAGEDY: One of those missing was 8 year old Sarah Marsh from Mountain Brook, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary. It is confirmed that she lost her life in this flash flood. Please join me in praying for her family. 

From the Marsh family: “Our family is… pic.twitter.com/NesCrqaWza

— James Spann (@spann) July 5, 2025

The Alabama-based meteorologist for ABC 33/40, James Spann (@Spann), took to his X account to share about the young girl, who recently lost her life. He revealed that Sarah was a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary and shared his condolences. Spann also shared a statement from Marsh’s family that read:

“Our family is completely devastated by the loss of Sarah and her dear friends at Camp Mystic. This is a tragedy that no parent can prepare for and it will never be right this side of Heaven.” 

It continues:

“While we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, we request privacy as we navigate the unimaginable steps ahead. We continue to keep the fellow campers, staff, and families in our prayers - for their rescue and return home. The Marsh Family” 

Many X users also paid tribute to Sarah Marsh and prayed for the family. 

“Heartbreaking.  I cannot imagine what the parents are going through. God bless every one affected by this tragedy,” a user shared. 

“Beyond Words, what happened 💔💔💔😭 My deepest condoleances 🙏🕯️,” another user wrote.

“Deep in the night, I lift them in prayer💔we  are  not  alone  in  our  grief,  but  oh,  we  feel  so  alone…,” someone posted.  

“God Bless her, her family and friends.  My deepest condolences and prayers,” another one said. 

For those unaware, Sarah Marsh was at the historical Christian summer camp, namely Camp Mystic, amidst the floods in Kerr County. According to the National Weather Service, the water in the neighboring Guadalupe River surged to its “second highest height on record” during the early hours of Friday, July 4, 2025, the City of Kerrville confirmed. Furthermore, the city reported that the river "rose from 7 feet at midnight last night to over 29 feet" at 4:00 am on Friday. 

Per the AP, at least 27 girls were reported missing initially. According to CNN, Sarah was among four girls who were confirmed to be dead, with others being Renee Smajjstrla, Janie Hunt, and Lila Bonner. Texas Public Radio also reported the death of Camp Mystic’s director, Dick Eastland. According to the New York Post, he died saving children during the floods.