We Planted A Tree Today In Memory Of Quintin

The 95 degree heat did not stop us from gathering today to plant a tree on the Saint Albert campus in memory of Quintin.  (Regular readers of  my blog will recall that Quintin was a young student at Saint Albert who was hit and killed by a car earlier this year.)   It was my privilege to join the family today to offer a few words of hope and encouragement as well as a prayer of blessing.

At the time of the funeral, students, staff, and supporters lined Gleason Avenue to offer a final farewell in the best way we knew how with all of the social distancing requirements in place at the time.  It was my pleasure today to break down some of the social distancing barriers to actually spend some time with the family.  I hope Quintin's loved ones found a sense of healing and hope in our brief ceremony today.  It certainly lifted my spirits to share this prayer experience with all of the family members and friends who joined us for the event.

Quintin's family members continue to support and strengthen one another.

There were about 75 people in attendance for the tree planting ceremony.

The Saint Albert community truly shows love and support for one another in the tough times.  Today was a good example of that compassion.

We may never know the burden that someone else is carrying.  Let's give people genuine care and respect at all times.  In this way, we shall certainly build the Kingdom of God.