April 8, 2021
The four Lesslie siblings wrote this statement: On behalf of the Lesslie, Alexander, and Kulbok clans, we would like to address the outpouring of heartbreak, shock, grief, and support from our family, friends, and community.We are truly in the midst of the unimaginable. The losses we are suffering cannot be uttered at this time.
While we know there are no answers that will satisfy the question “why,” we are sure of one thing: we do not grieve as those without hope. Our hope is found in the promise of Jesus Christ, and we are enveloped by peace that surpasses all understanding. To that end, our hearts are bent toward forgiveness and peace. Toward love and connectedness. Toward celebration and unity. We honor all of those involved in this story with prayers and compassion specifically for the Shook family, the Lewis family, and the Adams family.
As Robert Lesslie would say, when peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, it is well with my soul.
If you would like to do something for the family,
Adah and Noah would want you to stock the free pantries and libraries in your community.
Barbara and Robert would want you to be good stewards of what you are given, leaving every place better than it was before you got there.
Adah, Noah, Barbara, Robert, and the rest of the family would ask any memorials or gifts to be sent to Camp Joy in honor of hope and the promise of eternity.
Camp Joy North Carolina
918 South Pleasantburg Dr.
Greenville, SC 29607
-The Lesslie, Alexander, and Kulbok Families
8 Comments
I’m so, so sorry. My condolences to the family. I can’t even imagine what you all are going through.
We are praying for your family at this time and so sorry for your loss. Thankful that Jesus has your loved ones in His embrace now. The Lord be with you as you grieve. The world grieves with you. God bless you all.
Lisa and family
Honolulu, Hawaii
From my family to yours, we are praying for peace, comfort and healing upon all of you. May the Lord wrap you in His love.
So blessed by your beautiful family. I too will be praying for all the families involved. A beautiful testimony to faith and hope and love.
Stunned. And very sad. My heart goes out to the Lesslie family and everyone else who knew and worked with Dr. Lesslie. I never met him, but after I came across one of his books in an airport bookstore years ago, I almost felt as if I did know him. His sincerely compassionate caring and abiding faith shone through his words, uplifting and inspiring me, and many others. I will always cherish his memory, and aspire to follow his loving example.
May God bless and comfort the families! We mourn with you!
So sorry for your loss. Dr. Lesslie spoke to my premed students at Gordon College a few years back and they enjoy his books. On behalf of my students and former Gordon alumni who met with him, we express our grief and sadness at this time.
I never would have known about the Lesslie family but for this tragedy. What beautiful lives well lived. Thank you for your Christian words of faith, hope & love to help us all process what happened.
Also, I am enjoying reading Dr Lesslies blog! May the Lord enfold your family with his peace that passes understanding.
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