SAD TRAGEDIES

I have been following the news about the 2 climbers missing for a month on a mountain in China. Yesterday, officials had an unidentified body and also stated that they presumed the other climber was dead as well. Today, they identified the body as that of Charlie Fowler the photographer. Christine Boskoff has yet to be found. I hope they do find her. It has already been more than a month since they have last been seen. It would be very difficult for the family to have closure if they don't find Christine. I think this is a sad tragedy. Although these people died doing something they ultimately loved, still, what a time to mourn for them. And with the New Year coming up. I hope their families will find peace and I hope everyone prays for these 2 adventurous souls.

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Before this, I also read in the news about another mountain climbing tragedy in Oregon this one concerning 3 people. It was really really sad because these people are experienced climbers and last I read, only one body had been found and the other 2 were presumed to have fallen and died. I really really hope that future mountain climbers (and other dangerous sports enthusiasts) will learn from these tragedies and be ever more vigilant and careful when doing extreme sports.

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Prayer for the Deceased (this is for all those who have died this year; may they all find peace)

Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayers for Your son/daughter (Name) whom You have called from this life to Yourself. Grant him/her light, happiness, and peace. Let him/her pass in safety through the gates of death, and live forever with all Your saints in the light You promised to Abraham and to all his descendants in faith. Guard him/her from all harm and on that great day of resurrection and reward raise him/her up with all Your saints. Pardon his/her sins and give him/her eternal life in Your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.