Maverick, known for his boundless energy and bright spirit, had simply wanted to ride along in the combine with his great-grandfather that day.

But when they dismounted, tragedy struck. In a devastating turn of events, an accident involving a farm tractor took both Maverick’s and Nancy’s lives.

As word of the accident spread, the town of Seymour rallied around the Flinn family in extraordinary ways. Neighbors and fellow farmers showed up in force, delivering meals and bringing in equipment to help finish the family’s wheat harvest.

Zach Flinn, Maverick’s uncle, told WTHR that what should have taken nearly two weeks was finished in just one day:

“They brought food and