A few days ago, I received an email from a friend about a prayer request for someone who lost their child from gun violence. Being busy with the campaign, I almost did not take a second to open the email. I am glad I took a moment to read about the tragedy, and I hope you will take a moment to read this diary and request.
From a political friend, James in Denver:
All,
It thankfully has been a long time since that I have sent out one of these emails; but the current circumstances merit one of these requests. As many of you know that live in the Denver area, a two year old was tragically killed this last Sunday in a domestic dispute. The Father is a friend of mine. As well as others, we have spent time with him and his family in the hospital and at the family home. Please keep them in your prayers.
The funeral is Thursday (today) and the family will be setting up a fund to help defer the expenses as well as other ways to honor the child. I am asking everyone to donate a something from as little as $5 to as much as you can. While I do know that we all are facing tough economic times, certain circumstances call for action this being one of those. At this time, I do not have the details but once I do I will forward the information. For those who are outside the Denver area, I have attached a link to a article that tells the story.
James
http://www.denverpost.com/...
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James Foy
I read the request and opened the Denver Post story, and halfway through realized the father of the child, was my former roommate who had just moved out this past May, when my fiance moved in with me.
My wife and I helped him move to his new apartment and even set up his son's bedroom.
I have been to several funerals, some quite tragic, but there is nothing that is sadder than a child's funeral.
Below is the video with the information to donate to the family for funeral expenses.
Donations can be sent to:
Crookham Trust
account#1637031137
Chase Bank
9350 S Colorado Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126
I met young Noah a few times, he was a very happy child, and there are many smiles and expressions I remember. But I think I will remember him most, from a Saturday when I came home, and he and his father Tom had fallen asleep reading a children's book in an easy chair, sleeping in his father's arms, at peace.