Callum Jones
A newlywed's honeymoon ended in tragedy after her husband was killed in a freak accident.
Just a matter of days beforehand on 28 October, Nate Kuhlman tied the knot with Mariana Kuhlman, and the couple planned to spend the rest of their lives together.
After the wedding, the newly-married couple jetted off to St Lucia to enjoy a bit of winter sunshine for their honeymoon.
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But on 31 October, tragedy struck as Nate was involved in a fatal waterskiing accident, according to a GoFundMe page set up in his memory.
No details were provided as to what exactly happened during the accident.
"Nate was a wonderful husband, friend, son, and brother in Christ," the GoFundMe page stated.
"He was able to thoughtfully encounter every person he met and those who had the blessing of a relationship with him would be able to tell a list of stories detailing what a fun, kind, and adventurous soul he was. Nate tragically lost his life three days after his wedding.
"Words cannot describe the heartbreak there is for his story and for his family. We kindly ask for help to assist for funeral cost and travel of the family.
"Words cannot describe the heartbreak there is for his story and for his family. We kindly ask for help to assist for funeral cost and travel of the family."
Meanwhile, a second GoFundMe page said: "Donations will help cover the expenses of last-minute plane tickets to St. Lucia and back home, immediate passport issuing, transportation, accommodations, meals, funeral arrangements, Mariana’s needs, and anything else that comes up.
"Please also pray for the families, for their strength, and that God’s presence fill their hearts."
Heather Kuhlman, the devastated mother of the groom, has since taken to Facebook to say she was flying to St Lucia after her son 'was in the arms of Jesus'.
"Nate’s death took all of us by surprise and just took our breath away," she added.
"By God’s grace, we are ok. It’s so hard and painful, but we are walking each day one moment at a time."
Heather went on to say her faith in Christianity was helping her deal with the tragic loss of her son.
"I am sad that Nathaniel is no longer here with us, but I know he is very much alive in heaven and will be praying for us," she added.
"Please keep us in your prayers as we bring Nate home."