Mystery Solved
LAZENBY CASE COMES TO A DRAMATIC CLOSE AT FUNERAL
Today the funeral for Jeffrey Michael Lazenby was held. The service opened with "Abide With Me" played by Joby Bell, one of Mr. Lazenby's cousins, on the organ. Then after an opening prayer, the Appalachian Wind Ensemble played one of Jeff's favorite hymns, "It Is Well With My Soul".
The message was delivered by several ministers that Jeff had served his Lord under. With the resounding themes of goodness, mercy, sacrifice, and love, they painted a picture of the life of Mr. Lazenby. All in attendance remembered fondly his outgoing and loving personality. There wasn't a dry eye in the huge cathedral as the Appalachian Wind Ensemble played "With Heart and Voice", a song based promently on the hymn "Come Christians Join To Sing", which is also East Burke High School's Alma Mater.
The biggest event of the evening was when a final guest speaker was introduced. Through the back doors walked none other than Jeff Lazenby himself!
Once he reached the pulpit, he delivered the following statement:
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Dear friends. I am obviously not dead. Everything about it was a hoax. I just wanted to know that I was truly loved. Many of you told me, quite often, that you loved me. I wanted to know that it was more than just words. I wanted to know that there was more meaning behind it. Some of you, never really told me. You just assumed I knew. Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. I still like to hear the words.
What kept you from telling me? There was never anything to fear. I would gladly tell you each and every day. I was simply waiting for you to go first, so I would know it was ok for me to. Consider yourself lucky. I'm not really dead. You've gotten yourself another chance. You better take this one, because it may be the last you get"
With that, Mr. Lazenby turned and walked back out of the church. Outside, he spent the rest of the day hearing heartfelt expressions of love and emotion. Of course, being the loving person he is, he responded to them with even greater love.
So now, the case has been closed. I guess the lesson Mr. Lazenby wanted to teach us all was to never assume. Never fear. Always love, and let it be known.
Today the funeral for Jeffrey Michael Lazenby was held. The service opened with "Abide With Me" played by Joby Bell, one of Mr. Lazenby's cousins, on the organ. Then after an opening prayer, the Appalachian Wind Ensemble played one of Jeff's favorite hymns, "It Is Well With My Soul".
The message was delivered by several ministers that Jeff had served his Lord under. With the resounding themes of goodness, mercy, sacrifice, and love, they painted a picture of the life of Mr. Lazenby. All in attendance remembered fondly his outgoing and loving personality. There wasn't a dry eye in the huge cathedral as the Appalachian Wind Ensemble played "With Heart and Voice", a song based promently on the hymn "Come Christians Join To Sing", which is also East Burke High School's Alma Mater.
The biggest event of the evening was when a final guest speaker was introduced. Through the back doors walked none other than Jeff Lazenby himself!
Once he reached the pulpit, he delivered the following statement:
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Dear friends. I am obviously not dead. Everything about it was a hoax. I just wanted to know that I was truly loved. Many of you told me, quite often, that you loved me. I wanted to know that it was more than just words. I wanted to know that there was more meaning behind it. Some of you, never really told me. You just assumed I knew. Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. I still like to hear the words.
What kept you from telling me? There was never anything to fear. I would gladly tell you each and every day. I was simply waiting for you to go first, so I would know it was ok for me to. Consider yourself lucky. I'm not really dead. You've gotten yourself another chance. You better take this one, because it may be the last you get"
With that, Mr. Lazenby turned and walked back out of the church. Outside, he spent the rest of the day hearing heartfelt expressions of love and emotion. Of course, being the loving person he is, he responded to them with even greater love.
So now, the case has been closed. I guess the lesson Mr. Lazenby wanted to teach us all was to never assume. Never fear. Always love, and let it be known.
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