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F IS FOR FINALITY
Originally, I had planned on a different subject to write about today. I heard some very sad local news that touched my heart, and I was moved to write this instead.
Today's post is inspired by the tragic death of a local man, Carroll Herring. Mr. Herring was simply walking across the road to put the flag up on his mailbox when he was struck not once, but twice, by two different vehicles. Both vehicles left the scene of the crime.
According to a local man, Mr. Herring was hit at a high rate of speed and thrown into the air. He landed in the highway where he was struck again by a different vehicle. Both vehicles left the scene but Albemarle County police were able to track down and return one of the drivers. The other driver still remains at large.
From local news sites:
"Police are actively looking for a second car involved in the crash that apparently also left the scene. The county's Crash Reconstruction Team describes it as a white Saab with moderate front-end damage."
"Anyone with information that can help police is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000."
Carroll Herring was a 71 year old farmer and lifetime resident of the small rural town of Crozet, Virginia, which is where I reside. He loved growing an extra large garden and sharing his produce with the less fortunate. I didn't know him personally but I do feel the tragedy of his senseless death.
My purpose today is just to remind you that nothing is promised or guaranteed in this life. You should always be mindful of your own mortality. Not obsessively of course, but everyone should really LIVE in the moment more frequently.
Too often we get caught up in plans for "tomorrow" and "next week" and "in five years". Let me tell you something: You might not be around for that. I'm not trying to be a pessimist Not at all. I just think we should all seize each moment, NOW, and milk out all the happiness we can in the present. Future plans are okay, but don't put off something you enjoy or love.
Here are some of my other thoughts on Finality:
Make each day count.
Jack Dawson, from the movie "Titanic", used that as a toast when he dined with Rose in the First Class dining room. I am a firm believer in that mantra.
Do something you love, every single day.
Tell the people you care about that you love them. Now.
Don't go to bed angry.
Smile. Often.
Help a stranger, no matter how big or small. I'm a huge supporter of Pay It Forward. Whether it's a cup of coffee or a tank of gas.
Perform random acts of kindness whenever you can.
I dedicate this blog post to the memory of Mr. Herring. May his family find justice and peace in this tragedy.
Blessed Be to you all and thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Comments are always welcome and I enjoy responding to all of you.
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| Photo from accidentin.com and CBS19 websites. No copyright infringement intended. Used for illustrative and artistic purposes only. I honor his memory with this post. |
1 comment:
This is a beautiful, beautiful post in memory of this sweet man. It is so shocking how cruel humans can be, to leave the scene...every day I hear of things types of things, I always think I can't be shocked any worse, but inevitably I always am. Just unable to grasp that capability of having no heart. On the flip side, absolutely LOVE this phrase and will be using it as the title for my repost of this: "Milk out all the happiness we can in the present".....never heard it put better. RIP Mr. Herring...and may the bastards who left him lying there be found and put to justice.
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