RIP Luke Pearson

Today, I received news that I never thought I would hear in my entire life.

The life of one of my dear high school friends and peers, ended his own life prematurely. Luke Pearson, may you find peace in the place you now lie.

I do not know what made Luke feel so empty, so alone, so completely lost that there was no one there for you. I don't even have any finite details, just speculation and words being spread. But Luke, I do know this. You were a great person. You were a smart thinker. You were are hard worker. You were a dedicated individual. You had a future. You were lively and ambitious. Your personality was sought after. You, Luke Pearson, were my friend.

My prayers, thoughts and sorrows go out to the Pearson family. My heart sinks to hear the news of such a son of God being lost so tragically.

I am so completely confused by this situation, that to try and write something feels almost impossible. I never would have thought Lucas Pearson's life was going so awry that it wasn't worth living. It goes to show that life is fragile. Enjoy your moments with people. You never know if it will be the last time you ever see them again.

Luke, I will always remember our times on the street playing dunk basketball. The times in the winter, where I would come over, we would shovel the snow off of Alex Bergerons driveway just to play ball. You always jumped higher than us both! I still have the dvd you and Alex made of the three of us. The times at your house playing video games upstairs and getting killed. The ping pong battles. Swimming at your house. Not four months ago, playing basketball at the church. Watching you catch your TD pass against Washougal Senior year. Making fun of your Minnesota accent. Mentioning your modeling career at basketball practice.

Luke, we had so many great memories. I only wish there could have been more. I only wish you could have found that missing piece in your life. I only hope you will rest easy now. May the Lord bless you and your family forever! Luke Pearson, Rest in Peace.