'My heart is heavy': Gov. Matt Bevin's nephew has passed away

Earlier this week, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin asked for prayers for his dying nephew Phil.

This afternoon, Bevin shared this message with his followers:

Today, Phil's prayers were answered as he went peacefully home to his Heavenly Father… https://t.co/lYglMjZmd9 pic.twitter.com/54w3fw71RM

— Governor Matt Bevin (@GovMattBevin) April 13, 2016

From his Facebook page:

RIP.

@GovMattBevin Sorry for your family's loss – prayers to you and family!

— Michelle Williams ⭐⭐⭐ (@MichelleWSC) April 13, 2016

@GovMattBevin Very sorry for your family's loss.

— Rich Ehisen (@WordsmithRich) April 13, 2016

@GovMattBevin Prayers to all!

— Diane N. (@Driverd57) April 13, 2016

@GovMattBevin very sorry for your loss

— Patriotic Constance (@FishFunSun) April 13, 2016

https://twitter.com/Alawnia_/status/720383635426123776

.@TheLastRefuge2 @GovMattBevin Prayers for comfort and peace,so sorry for your loss

— Faith (@Good2bqueen67) April 13, 2016

@GovMattBevin sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family.

— Jordan Montgomery (@Jordan_TM24) April 13, 2016

@GovMattBevin @johneebegood2 May god bless his soul and his family

— april (@aprilpole) April 13, 2016

Amen.

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