In Loving Memory of Masey Ward & Rogelio Diaz Gomez

In Loving Memory of Masey Ward & Rogelio Diaz Gomez 🕊️

With hearts heavy and words never quite enough, we pause to honor and remember two lives taken far too soon — Masey Ward and Rogelio Diaz Gomez, whose lives were tragically lost in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 231 in Montgomery County on Monday afternoon.

On that difficult day, traffic came to a standstill between County Road 500 South and County Road 700 South, but for family, friends, and loved ones, time seemed to stand still in a far deeper way. What began as an ordinary afternoon turned into a moment that forever changed the lives of many. The suddenness of loss is a pain unlike any other, and the silence left behind echoes louder than words.

Remembering Masey Ward, Age 26 – A Light Taken Too Soon

Masey Ward, a beloved daughter, friend, and soul from Brazil, Indiana, was known for her gentle spirit and kind heart. She had a way of making people feel seen, heard, and valued. Her laughter was warm, her smile unforgettable, and her presence brought comfort and light to those around her.

Masey had dreams, hopes, and a future filled with promise. She was someone who brought brightness into even the darkest of rooms, and her absence leaves an ache that cannot be measured. Though her time on this earth was brief, the love she gave was deep and real, and that love remains — unbroken and eternal.

She will be remembered not by the tragedy of her passing, but by the beauty of how she lived, how she loved, and how she touched the lives of so many.

Honoring Rogelio Diaz Gomez, Age 38 – A Life of Strength and Dedication

Rogelio Diaz Gomez of Greencastle, Indiana, was a man known for his strength, resilience, and unwavering love for his family. A hardworking soul, Rogelio carried with him a quiet determination and a deep sense of responsibility for those he loved.

He was a provider, a protector, a friend, and someone whose actions spoke louder than words. Those who knew Rogelio knew a man of integrity, kindness, and quiet generosity. He was the type of person who showed up — in times of need, in moments of joy, and through life’s everyday challenges.

His passing leaves a profound emptiness in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Yet, his legacy lives on in the lives he impacted, the love he gave, and the memories that will forever remain.

A Community in Mourning

This tragic three-vehicle crash shook not only the families directly affected, but the entire Montgomery County community and beyond. Indiana Department of Transportation officials confirmed that all lanes of U.S. Highway 231 were closed as first responders worked tirelessly at the scene. One individual was critically injured and airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital, reminding everyone how fragile life truly is.

Communities like Brazil and Greencastle now share a collective grief — strangers united by sorrow, compassion, and the shared understanding of how precious every single moment is.

Forever Remembered, Forever Loved

Masey Ward and Rogelio Diaz Gomez will not be remembered for how they left this world, but for how they lived in it — with love, with kindness, with strength, and with heart.

Their stories do not end here. They live on in the laughter of friends, the love of family, and the quiet moments when their names are spoken with tears and smiles alike.

🕯️ Rest in peace, dear souls.

You were loved more than words can say.

You will be missed beyond measure.

And you will be remembered forever.

“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day — unseen, unheard, but always near.”