Gone too Soon

This weekend an alumni of my school passed away. I didn't know the young man, but when I found out who he was I immediately looked him up on Facebook to find out if his face looked familiar, it didn't. I began to look at the hundreds of comments on his wall and realized how much of an impact he made on so many people over the 19 years he was on this Earth. There were so many comments from people who had only met him once, but never forget his kindness or smile or inviting personality. When I saw the video of his mom talking about him on the news, I wanted to cry. He was such a good person both inside and out, and he was loved by so many people. Not only was he kind, but he was a talented athlete and intelligent man both in school and out. Without meeting him, I could already tell he was a genuine, loving, and caring person.

His story made me realize that life is short. A person can be here one minute and gone the next, so we MUST live our lives without regret and cherish the ones who are close to us. We must also be thankful for each day, and try to live out our purpose for being here. My sincerest condolences go out to everyone mourning Kevin Edwards' passing. I can't imagine how his loved ones feel. His hunger for success and passion for others is truly inspiring.

RIP Kevin Edwards, I didn't know you but your life has inspired me to be better.

^"Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."

1 Corinthians 9:24-27