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Marvelous Mid—Winter Memories
Historic Virtual Convention 2021

STATE OF THE DISTRICT AN INSPIRATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
SUMMARY
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S
MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Leo District Council and District 20-
K1 Lions are preparing to send Leo repre- MESSAGE
sentatives to participate in the 4th. Leo
Leadership Forum in Canada. The Hu- On this solemn occasion, we come together with
manitarian Awards Committee has spon- full hearts, as one family, to commemorate the
sored 1 participant. life of our dearly departed. As the District Gov-
“I am so grateful for your support during ernor, I especially thank every family member
this perplexing and taxing season. The who has joined us in this celebration of love and
journey has been rough and we have lost lives well fulfilled. Words cannot express how
many dedicated Lions. We remember grateful we are for the humanitarian service
voluntarily given to the underserved and under -
them for their selfless volunteerism and EXCERPTS OF
acts of kindness. I want you to know that REFLECTIONS represented communities of need in Brooklyn
I appreciate every effort that was made to and Queens.
provide valuable service to those in FIVP DOUGLAS X. ALEXANDER,
need.” I want the family members to know that these
beloved Lions were well respected and admired
Continue to serve safely. When a loved one passes away, we by their fellow Lions. They were conscientious
take time to honor and contemplate their life about serving and improving the lives of those
DG Jacqueline V. Phillips at a Memorial Service. For our departed Lion who needed assistance in their respective com-
brothers and sisters, the eulogist can remi- munity in Brooklyn and Queens and treated
nisce with joyful gratitude about their life of every client as a valued person, with kindness,
service. We mourn the fact that they are no humility and love. Their legacy will always
longer with us to lend their hand, heart and remain in our hearts and in the history of Dis-
PASTOR AUBREY WRIGHT means to improve the life of the less fortu- trict 20-K1 where they lived by the Lion’s Mot-
HIS EULOGY nate in the community. They served with to, “We Serve” I ask you to accept my deepest
(Summary) kindness, humility and love because it was sympathy and may the Holy Spirit of Peace
the right thing to do. They did not expect to bring comfort to you as you walk through this
be compensated, but now, they have earned
season of mourning.
“It is well with my soul…..so let us cele- eternity in a better place. District 20-K1
brate the lives of those who have gone to thanks the family for “lending” them to pro- To the Lion brothers and sisters, I offer my
the great beyond!” Pastor Wright advised. vide that volunteer service that has helped to warmest condolences. I know that you may still
make this world more comfortable. May they feel overwhelmed at the thought that your fel-
He reassured us that nothing can prepare rest in peace. low club member is no longer joining you at a
us for the transition of our beloved, and we Lion’s service project, making sure that life is
cannot defer their inevitable date with better for a neighbor. You too, have been left
destiny. But when we have to say with a rich legacy that will inspire you to higher
“goodbye” to those we cherish, The Crea- LION DR. PATTI HILL, 3rd.IVP heights of service to others.
tor inspires us with His beautiful promise,
“Blessed are they that mourn for they shall She expressed her appreciation for Nothing in life can really prepare us for the
receive comfort.” the invitation to celebrate the lives of our transition of a loved one and we struggle to find
departed Lions who served in the spirit of adequate words to express our love and our loss.
This Memorial Service is an opportunity Lionism with dedication and resoluteness. But we will call your name and remember your
for us to reflect collectively on the joyful As we attempt to set aside the heavy - heart- service.
memories and their life of dedicated ser- ed feelings of bereavement, we cherish the
vice to the ideals of Lionism. Their legacy warm memories of the joy with which they May the arms and heart of God enfold us. And
invites us to recommit ourselves to the served others. may our dearly departed brothers and sisters
divinely ordained assignment of serving enter into the glory of His Eternal Paradise.
the less fortunate. He invited us to be the Amen
peacemaker, a light in the darkness and to
emulate the vision and mission of Lionism,
serving as many people as we can, with
humility, gentleness and love, during our
limited time and space of life.

“At the appropriate time, your journey too,
will end. What will be your legacy?’ he
concluded.