A Time For Thanksgiving

This meditation was delivered at a memorial service for a young man of nineteen whose death was caused by cancer. The words of remembrance were delivered by an uncle, a sister, a close friend, and a neighbor/employer. These were prepared prior to the service and delivered to the pastor. The aim of the meditation was to bring everything together, provide a theological perspective, and seal the service with a word of hope.

Thank you William, Susan, Adam, and Jonathan. You have, through your words, made Scott present to us. In your words we could hear him, see him, recognize him, and say "Amen."

There is a common thread running through your words. Whether one knew Scott for a long time, a short time, in either an intimate or casual way, he had a way of touching your life.…