Usher's Stepson Remains in Critical Condition
Kile Glover, the son of superstar Usher's former wife who was critically injured in a jet ski accident on Lake Lanier, remains in the hospital, according to a statement to CNN. The family asks for prayers.
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The family of Kile Glover, the youth who was injured in a collision Friday on Lake Lanier, has asked for prayers for the youth, according to CNN.com.
"We know God's in control, and are leaning on our faith in Him and His word at this most difficult time," Glover's family said in a statement to CNN on Tuesday.
The youth's mother is Tameka Foster Raymond, the ex-wife of entertainment superstar Usher. His father is Ryan Glover, a former executive with Turner Broadcasting and now an executive with Bounce TV, a network that caters to African-Americans. Bounce TV's founders include Martin Luther King III and former Atlanta mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young.
The Glover family has held vigil at the hospital since Friday. Usher visited Kile early Saturday, but has not returned, according to the CNN reports.
"We firmly believe in the power of prayer and ask that you all continue to pray and lift Kile up, as it's the best way we can all support him now," the family statement continued.
A 15 year old girl also was injured in the accident. Her condition has not been made public.
Jeffrey S. Hubbard, said to be a family friend, has been identified as the man who was driving a personal watercraft that ran into Glover and the girl Friday afternoon. The youths were in an inner tube being pulled by a pontoon boat. No charges have been filed in the case, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
Usher, a Johns Creek resident, is reported to be very upset about the tragedy.
"Usher practically raised Kyle as his own. He's known him for seven years. It is so sad what happened," read a report in US magazine.
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Jami Rayleena Bentley
3:28 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2012
I'm praying for the whole family, and just keep beliveing & trusting in God....he will do what is right....I've alway's heard He won't put on us what we can't handel....My mom died 3 year's ago, I kept thinking about that, I was mad for a long time...but I'm not now, just sad....but my thought's are with you all in ur time of need, and I'm here if you need a ear....God Bless......
Chuck Snow
12:57 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
After many close calls on Lake Lanier and several friends having fatal and near fatal accidents we no longer boat on Lake Lanier. It's far too crowded and way too many drunks on the water there. It's simply too dangerous there for me to endanger my family. It's sad that what's intended to be a fun day on the water can become the worst day of your life. Hopefully the child will recover and Usher will come to the same conclusion that I have. In the meantime we'll keep the Usher family in our prayers.