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Remember Leiby Thru “Acts of Lovingkindness” — Statement By His Parents

July 22, 2011

Hello, Readers: This enbztzsaza
is a wonderful thing, this statement by Leiby’s parents, asking the world to remember him by doing good deeds for each other. It doesn’t mention anything about distrusting strangers or men or the  “crazy world” we live in, it is about bringing us together, not apart. Bless them and their son’s memory.  – L

14 Responses to Remember Leiby Thru “Acts of Lovingkindness” — Statement By His Parents

  1. MikeS July 22, 2011 at 10:06 pm #

    Wow. To write something like that after experiencing such a horrible tragedy ….

  2. Erin Jeffrey July 22, 2011 at 10:13 pm #

    That was beautiful and really brought tears to my eyes. In college, I was heavily involved with the Hasidic Jewish student center, SUNY at Albany’s “Shabbos House”. The Rabbi and his wife always give the best advice, always open their hearts and home to anyone at any time and really live a life of charity and love. I am not the least bit surprised that Leiby’s parents wrote that lovely statement.

  3. K July 22, 2011 at 10:13 pm #

    Bless them and their son – I hope that they realize what a good deed they have done by memorializing their son thus.

  4. Christine July 22, 2011 at 10:14 pm #

    What amazing people. I am so glad that they have their strong faith to help them find some sort of comfort in the face of such a horrifying experience. I will keep them, and sweet Leiby in my prayers. Then I will find someone that needs some help, and I will help them.

    Then, I will look upward, smile, and give Leiby a wink.

  5. amurrayrubin July 22, 2011 at 11:41 pm #

    Beautiful. Bless them.

  6. gap.runner July 23, 2011 at 12:24 am #

    Wow, that moved me to tears. What amazing people to be able to write something so eloquent after their son’s death. I agree with K above that Lieby’s parents have done a good deed by memorializing their son in that way. May they find comfort in their faith. Bless them.

  7. KateNonymous July 23, 2011 at 1:44 am #

    What a beautiful statement of faith in both God and community.

  8. Let Your Child Fail July 23, 2011 at 2:39 am #

    Living in this community and knowing the family, this is the greatest memorial to a child’s life taken from us so soon. Let’s not forget the “Strangers” who came out to search for Leiby and then the “strangers” who participated in his funeral and the “strangers” who are contributing thousands of dollars to his memorial fund.

  9. Stephanie July 23, 2011 at 2:40 am #

    That was beautiful.

  10. Maureen July 23, 2011 at 5:00 am #

    Beautiful.

  11. Michele July 23, 2011 at 9:29 am #

    What strength. How does one go on?

  12. Heidi Leanne July 23, 2011 at 12:39 pm #

    I have forced myself to be detached from this story for the sheer horror of it all, but after reading this the tears have flowed freely. What beautiful hearts they have, and how blessed Leiby was to have parents like them. Thank you for sharing this.

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