Last night, we remembered Senor Torres. A father, a friend, a neighborhood mentor, a skilled worker... a man of great faith. Pictured here with his eldest son, Ruben, wife, and ruben's friend Bryan. This is taken from the LA Marathon 2008. He passed of Cancer in the lungs. He has two son's, Ruben (Pictured) and Joel. Although, he was a father to many neighborhood kids. He invited the rough and tumble into his house... into his Church community... into a new life. The memorial service was very sad... yet so filled with Esperanza and Corazon (hope and heart). I say it this way, because the whole service (3 hours) was in Spanish. The whole group of High School mentorees were at the service, also. This meant a lot to Ruben and his mom. His mom couldn't stop mentioning what this program (that Julie and I provide) means to her, and meant to her husband - that we were 'special' in Rubens life and faith development. I was reminded of the practice of "presence" - that showing up is atleast half of what life is about. Also, the self-less acts that Senor Torress practiced are an inspiration and a reminder of how the redeeming work of Jesus translates into life change. All who were present were touched by the stories of a life well-lived and of a trust-worthy Hope found in God. We will greatly miss Senor Torres, and count it a blessing to part of this community.
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