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April 05, 2005 - 12:45 AM Jane Ristine - janeinsleyr@aol.com Brett's funeral was as moving a ceremony as I have ever seen. I hadn't seen Brett in years, but I know that if I had run into him, it would have been just like old times. He would have hugged me and called me some word that he made up and done some really funky handshake and it would have been just like high school. North Central was a happier place because he was there. I have never met someone more in love with life than Brett, and I think that was a result of his love for Jesus. He had the joy, joy, joy, joy down in his heart. When I heard of his passing I was stunned in a way I have never been before. I've known other young people to have passed away, but never someone so vibrant and so incredibly alive. I was astounded at the service by the evidence of the Hershey family's faith in God. The idea that something so tragic could occur and that their faith is not shaken but instead continues to grow is an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many other people. Brett was a remarkable guy. And I know it's a cliche, but I can say that even though Brett was only a big part of my life for a short while, the way he lived his life made me want to be a better version of myself. And the idea that he died protecting our country and with an unabashedly passionate love for Jesus Christ is something that I will think about everyday for a very long time, and I will be ever grateful and proud to have known such a wonderful man. IP : 205.188.116.7 |