The Country singer was missing for a week after disappearing with friend Chase Morland during a duck hunting trip. A capsized boat was found Sunday, December 27, after family members reported them missing.
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According to USA Today, Miss Arkansans and wife of the country singer, Helen Strickland, took to Twitter and announced that his husband’s remains finally surfaced. “I will praise you, Amen”. She also said that her husband felt no pain in his final moments as he only felt like he was falling asleep.
Backroad Anthem lost its lead singer when Craig Strickland was found dead on January 4, and the rest of the bandmates are mourning the tragedy.
Lt. Kera Philippi said Strickland, 29, of Springdale was found near the original search area known as Bear Creek Cove. Shortly before their disappearance, Chase tweeted about the severity of the winter storm the two were braving to continue with their hunt.
Troopers recovered Morland’s body from the lake last week. She said his family has been notified.
“#IntoTheStorm”, Morland tweeted the day before they went missing. The body of Morland, 22, of Van Buren, Ark., was recovered December 28.
Severe flooding in the region has been blamed for more than 30 deaths.
“Just know we’re praying for you brother and know there’s still hope you’ll be found”, Rich’s post reads. He will dependably arrive to guide us along the way.
“I love you with all my heart Craig Michael”. We pray today for God to wrap his arms around Randy, Joanne, Helen, and the family, and to help us through this extremely hard time.
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Backroad Anthem was formed in 2012, and have opened for high-profile acts including Toby Keith and Dierks Bentley.
