Emergency personnel work the scene around a house after an explosion on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in Wilson, N.Y. The blast leveled the house killing a girl and injuring her parents and two siblings, authorities said. Sarah Johnson's body was found in thedebris at the rear of the home, Niagara County Undersheriff Michael Filicetti said. Authorities weren't sure of her age but believe she was between 12 and 14. Filicetti said her parents and two siblings were blown clear and were found in the front yard
Outpouring of Help for Johnson Family
Wilson, NY (WBEN) It's been two weeks since the house explosion that claimed the life of 14 year old Sarah Johnson and destroyed the family home, and the outpouring of support continues. That's not surprising to a Wilson native and Niagara County Sheriff.
"It's been absolutely amazing, and honestly the small things that are going on, no one knows about," says Sheriff James Voutour. "This community has wrapped its arms around the Johnson family doing what it can."
Among the little things, the planning of the service for the Johnsons, getting the family housing and their needs, and to and from the hospital. "You don't hear about that in the media, and nobody does it to be in the media. They just know the family needs help, and they do it because it needs to be done."
Voutour says everyone can feel for the Johnson family. "Certainly anyone with children can't imagine losing a child like that and losing all their possessions," says Voutour. He says it's been an emotional time, but the people have done a great job.
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