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Luke Combs covers funeral cost of 3 young men who died in freak incident after his concert

'Just for him to reach out and show the humanity and the kindness; it's a tribute, you know?,' said one of the dead men’s mother said about Luke Combs' donation

LANSING, MICHIGAN: Country crooner Luke Combs is reportedly paying for the funeral of three young men, who lost their lives after attending his show. 19-year-old Meeka Sova, William 'Richie' Mays Jr, 20, and Dawson Brown, 20, died last week. Their bodies were found inside a travel trailer on July 17. According to police, they died because of being exposed to emissions from a portable generator that was placed too close to their camper.

The incident also seriously affected two other 20-year-old men – Rayfield Johnson and Kurtis Stitt. But they survived after they were taken to the hospital. However, their condition remains critical. Kole’s mother, Meeka Sova, said: “For him to reach out and do that, I don’t even have the words. I wish I could just give him a hug.” Mays’ mother recalled the moment during Combs' appearance at the Faster Horses Festival when she held her son’s hand for the last time. “That was his last song with his mother. They were at the concert. They were holding hands. It’s just a memory. Just for him to reach out and show the humanity and the kindness; it’s a tribute, you know? These boys’ lives were taken so early. It’s just a difficult time,” Amy Satterthwaite said.

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Combs’ spokeswoman Asha Goodman said the singer had no comments regarding the donation. But Meeka was full of gratitude as she told local news network WILX 10, “We all got the news at the same time. We were all there and everybody was just shocked. We just can't believe it. It warmed our hearts. We were having a rough day, and everybody was tense. With that news you just felt warmth in your heart.”

The devastated mother added: “Him doing that, there's meaning behind it. That was the last concert we were at with our boys. That is where we were last all together having a fun time. When we left that concert that was the last time we had seen them. They went one way home and we went the other way.”

Twitter also praised Combs as a fan wrote, “That’s a good person.  God rest their souls.” The second one tweeted, “That Is So Awesome You Did That For Those Family's. You We Be Forever In There Hearts. Way To Go Luke. Sending Love.” The third user said, “God has a very special place for you in Heaven, Luke Combs. God Bless these families during this time.”

A person shared, “So sad but how very generous God Bless you.” Another one stated, “@lukecombs you’re a class act.” “you’re a legend mate!  Keep doing good works,” a tweet read and another added: “So tragic and sad. May they Rest In Peace . That was really a great thing @lukecombs to do for their families.” 

“Luke Combs paying for all the boys funerals gave me serious feels. My heart goes out to all friends & family,” a user praised. Another fan said, “What a wonderful gesture by Luke Combs. He didn’t have to do this but I know my family and the families of Kole and Dawson appreciate this so very much.”