Luck For Buck

Sterling “Buck” Hampton has been working on power lines for 10+ years. He is 30 years old and has been a Class A Line Lineman who has traveled the country bringing power and light to our world. On May 21, 2018 Buck had an accident at work, the details of what actually happened are still undetermined. An electrical current entered through his left arm & then passed throughout his body until it finally blew out a hole through his chest. It is miracle & blessing that he is still alive. He was life-flighted to LSU Burn Center where he is suffering from 2nd & 3rd degree burns on his face, chest, back and arms. The electricity did enough damage to his left arm that the doctors are going to have to amputate the entire limb. Not only is he going to lose his arm but his career. Everything in his life has instantly changed in the blink of an eye. For anyone who is a Lineman, married to or knows a Lineman, then you know this is not just a job to them, it is a lifestyle, a brotherhood and a way life. It takes a certain kind of man to be a Lineman, and Buck is every ounce of that kind of man. Unfortunately, not only is Buck physically suffering but with loosing his arm, it’s highly unlikely that he will ever be a Lineman again. This was more than a career to this man. He LOVED what he did, he was leader, a dedicated, hard worker, and took a lot of pride in what him and his crew accomplished. Buck is husband, father, brother, uncle, son, Lineman, caretaker and a good friend to all those who know him. Buck and his wife Sharon have been together for ten years, and are the proud parents of 4 beautiful children. Wesley 11, Waylon 8, Sophie 6, & Riley who will be 2 in August. Buck is the kind of friend that you call at 2am when you’re car is broke down on the side of the road. He’s the kind of person who can make friends with anyone he meets or anywhere he goes. Everyone that knows him would describe him as a caretaker, always helping others before thinking of himself; whether you’re family, a friend or a stranger, “Daddy Buck” is always looking out for you. All that know him, know if they have a problem or life situation they can call on him, and he will do whatever it takes to help you. He is an outgoing, funny, easy going guy who always has a smile on his face. He brings so much light, life and love to all those who know him. We are trying to raise enough money to help and his family of 6 during this tragic and devastating time. He’s going to be in the hospital for a while with him being his family’s sole provider that means there is no income for his wife and kids. On top of that with him losing his arm going back to work in general is going to be difficult. It will be a long and lengthy recovery for the type of injuries Buck has suffered. We are hoping that we can raise enough money to help make this difficult and trying time a little easier for his family. If anyone deserves a helping hand, it’s this man. All his life he has been helping those in need without question, appreciation or expecting anything in return. It’s time for everyone to come together and help out “the helper.” Even being in the hospital, Buck is more worried about how he is going to take care of his family, rather than the facts of how bad of condition he is in. If anyone deserves a blessing in their life right now, it would this man, so anything given would be greatly appreciated. Thank you & God Bless to all of you with hearts big enough to help this family in a time of crisis and uncertainty.