From: "Jay Bell" <jaybell@gbim.org>

Date: March 31, 2008 7:37:27 PM EDT

To: "Larry Totzke"

Subject: FW: Juana

 

Hi Larry,

 

Here is an e-mail from Pastor Dave Kennedy.  He told me he is going to see you at your assessment this coming week.

 

Praying for you guys,

Jay

 

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From: David Kennedy  
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 5:05 PM
Subject: Juana

 

Hello, my name is Dave Kennedy, Juana’s Pastor from Community of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia.  I am glad that we have been able both to grieve and share together during this loss of our dear friend, Juana.  She was such a joy to me, and on behalf of our church, we loved her deeply.  Today, our church family shared together the loss of our dear sister, and many prayed aloud during our service for the upcoming details for her family.

I have been in phone contact with various officials (friends) of Juana’s @ VCU – her advisor, the Office of International Students, and the chairperson of the psychology department.  I have been invited to come to VCU’s counseling center tomorrow @ 11am where I will meet more of those who were privileged to call Juana their friend.

Our church will hold a Memorial Service which is open to all who loved Juana.  This is developing as our desire is to work in partnership with Juana’s network of friends from the VCU community and throughout the United States.  I am so blessed that many have offered their help to me (and to one another) so that this memorial time can be the best that Juana would wish.  We know that there are many details yet to be confirmed, so we know that this service will be planned at some time in the future to include Juana’s family when they come.  We will keep you informed as soon as details become clear in case you would like to attend.

Our church is also looking into establishing a Memorial Fund in Juana’s name in which all proceeds would be given to Juana’s family for whatever expenses or needs they have.  I will be working with one of our elders & our treasurer to ensure that there is strict accountability with this fund.

I will be in Pennsylvania Wednesday thru Saturday of this coming week; however this is my laptop email & it follows me wherever I am.  In addition, my cell # is 804/241-3517.  I am so glad that many are working together to make this time a great demonstration of love for Juana & her family.  Please include me in all emails concerning plans & ideas concerning Juana.

Thank you so much,

 

Pastor Dave Kennedy

Community of Grace

2240 Cranbeck Road

Richmond, VA 23235

804/272-9000