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Pastor And Son's Deaths Bring Sorrow

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 21, 2008

The death of the Bell Shoals Baptist Church's Rev. Forrest Pollock and his 13-year-old son, Preston, in a plane crash prompted hundreds of users at TBO.com to leave online condolences for the pastor's family. Pollock's plane crashed about 20 miles southwest of Asheville, N.C. The popular pastor was in North Carolina visiting his mother, church officials said. To read the whole story or to leave a message, go to Brandon.tbo.com, keyword "Pastor Pollock."

I am so very sad for the loss of our pastor, as my family attended the church for about two months or so. We had just joined the church on grand opening Sunday.

Your brother in Christ,

DARREL THOMPSON, 13,

Brandon

Our deepest sympathy to the Pollock family. May God's endless love bring you comfort through the toughest of days.

JAYE and DEE DEE WEBSTER

Dover

We were members of Istrouma Baptist Church in Louisiana during your time there. Pastor Pollock ministered at the Louisiana church for five years before coming to Florida in 2002. Pastor Pollock and Preston were in our prayers from the moment we heard the news, and you all will continue to be lifted up through this time. ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

RICH, JACKIE, NIKKI, RYLAN,

KENDRA and JASON MONROE

Thornton, Colo.

Forrest had such passion, purpose and pizzazz. Once my mom heard him, she started going to church again. He will never be forgotten.

TINA BUCKLEY

Baton Rouge

I was one of Preston's friends at Randall Middle School. I will really miss him.

NICHOLAS SCHEIDL

Valrico

God give you strength during your time of loss. My family will be praying for you.

CHRISTOPHER GARCIA

Brandon

May the Lord with is love, wisdom and grace give you the strength and peace to get you and your family through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing your husband and son with us for the time they were here. May our prayers and hugs comfort you. God bless you and your family.

BERT and SUZANNE WINFIELD

Riverview

My prayers are with the pastor's wife and children. I did not know the pastor or his family. All I knew was how my son spoke of him and his family. The pastor and your church made a difference in my son's life, and for that I am thankful. May the Lord give the family and the church peace during this time of sorrow.

LEANNA DEVORE

Columbus, Ind.

Pastor Forrest, you have touched our hearts with your sermons and your great personality. You will be missed by our family more than you could ever know. God be with you and Preston, and thanks to you, our family will see you again. We love and miss you very much.

LORI, CURTIS, KOURTNIE

and KAIYA HARRIS

Seffner

Our heartfelt prayers are with both the church and Pastor Pollock's family. He was indeed a voice of hope and love in our community and will be missed. Know that the church is praying for you all.

MARJORIE NORIEGA

Riverview

Mrs. Pollock, as I sit and write with a heavy heart, please know that my prayers are with you and all of your precious children. They mean so much to me, as I have taught them through the years, and my prayers for you and they are that God would just wrap his loving arms around all of you through our teachers and staff and your church members. I feel so blessed to have had Preston in my music classes and have gotten to know him. The few times I was blessed to hear Pastor Pollock speak, I was so moved by his wisdom and words of inspiration. Please know that my church, First Baptist Dover, is praying for you and your family. May God bless you and give you a peace that only He can give. They will surely be missed.

SHARON BRIGHTWELL

Dover

He had inspiring messages that hit home each and every week. He made me feel like I was the only one there listening to him. I thank him for leading me to be a better Christian. He will be truly missed by all. May God bless you during this hard time.

RAINA WEBB

Brandon

Another great man of God has been gathered to be with him. Forest Pollock and his son, Preston, are now in eternal bliss with our savior Jesus. Forrest's life has been one which has touched millions through all media. He has finished his mission, served as a gallant warrior for the Lord, and is now enjoying his rewards. We are here to carry on in his stead, which includes comforting his family and lifting them before the Lord for his peace, which passes all understanding.

BUZ SMITH

Bradenton

I cannot express what a joy it has been to be a member of Bell Shoals for the past two years. Pastor Pollock had such an amazing vision for this church, a passion for prayer and a love for the word of God. He has impacted my growth as a Christian in many positive ways. He was an amazing speaker and teacher, and I could have listened to his sermons all day long.

JEANNIE and BARRY JONES

Valrico

Our prayers go out to the entire Pollock family, as well as all the members of Bell Shoals. May God bless and give you the strength you need to get through this most difficult time.

KIMBERLY DERAMO

Gibsonton

My heart is with you in your time of heartache. I guess we will always do the human thing and wonder why. One day, we will know. I am not a member, but my family goes to Bell Shoals, and I have visited several times. God bless and keep you.

DOTTIE BOCK

West Virginia

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the church members. May God provide strength and healing during this difficult time.

GORDON and JANE BROOKS

Indianapolis

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful that God has allowed our families' paths to cross. Forrest and Preston will forever be in our hearts.

GEORGE and PATSY CROSBY

Baton Rouge

Pastor Forrest was an amazing pastor. He was motivating, inspirational and always a light. I will never forget him and his wife inviting people over for Thanksgiving that didn't have family to be with. This world has lost two wonderful people today. May God uphold his family and comfort them.

ASHLEY WELCH

Brandon

I have only been attending Bell Shoals church for the past 18 months, but have come to love both the church and Pastor Pollock. My heart is deeply saddened at such a loss, not only of this great man but his son as well. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at the untimely loss of this wonderful man. For all believers, we will all have a reunion again in heaven.

LORI HOWE

Riverview

My heart goes out to Dawn and her children. My reason for attending Bell Shoals Baptist Church since finding it four years ago was Pastor Pollock. His insight and leadership will be sorely missed.

ELIZABETH PIMENTEL

Riverview

You will be missed by all. You are a beloved pastor who has made a difference in so many lives, including our family. Our children are the Christians they are today because of your vision for Bell Shoals. Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children and mother today as you have gone home to our Father. There will be a reunion of all who love you when we all get to heaven. Rest in peace, Forrest.

DIANE BAKER

Lithia

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