ctozrn
06-04-2007, 05:16 PM
I received this in an email from the MCC church that I used to attend. I thought that maybe some folks from SF might want to send this mom some words of encouragement and sympathy.....
Christine
A Message From the Moderator's Office
of Metropolitan Community Churches
June 1, 2007
Dear Friend:
I'm writing today to invite you to reach out with a word of love and encouragement.
Let me explain...
Just two weeks ago, 20-year old Sean Kennedy of Greenville, South Carolina was enjoying an evening out with friends. His friends and family describe him as happy, loving, energetic, personable, friendly, and caring.
As Sean left a "teen night" event at a local gay bar, a car pulled up, a young man hopped out, and Sean was beaten by an 18-year old in yet another senseless anti-gay hate crime.
Sean died the next day from injuries he received in that attack.
I was deeply saddened by Sean's tragic death, and I was also deeply touched by the words of Sean's mother, Elke Kennedy.
Listen to what she told a local TV station:
"When Sean told me he was gay, he said, 'Mom, I understand if you don't want to love me any more.' And I told him there is nothing, ever, that you can do to make me stop loving him." Then she added, "If your son or daughter is different, you need to support them for who they really need to be."
So today, I'm simply writing to invite you to share your love and condolences with this mother, who loved her gay son so beautifully and unconditionally. Will you send her a word of encouragement and let her know she is in our prayers during her time of sadness and loss?
Notes and cards may be sent to her by postal mail at: Elke Kennedy, 7 Brandywine Court, Greenville, SC 29615. You may send e-mails to Elke at elke445@yahoo.com.
Rev. Nancy L. Wilson
Moderator
Metropolitan Community Churches
Christine
A Message From the Moderator's Office
of Metropolitan Community Churches
June 1, 2007
Dear Friend:
I'm writing today to invite you to reach out with a word of love and encouragement.
Let me explain...
Just two weeks ago, 20-year old Sean Kennedy of Greenville, South Carolina was enjoying an evening out with friends. His friends and family describe him as happy, loving, energetic, personable, friendly, and caring.
As Sean left a "teen night" event at a local gay bar, a car pulled up, a young man hopped out, and Sean was beaten by an 18-year old in yet another senseless anti-gay hate crime.
Sean died the next day from injuries he received in that attack.
I was deeply saddened by Sean's tragic death, and I was also deeply touched by the words of Sean's mother, Elke Kennedy.
Listen to what she told a local TV station:
"When Sean told me he was gay, he said, 'Mom, I understand if you don't want to love me any more.' And I told him there is nothing, ever, that you can do to make me stop loving him." Then she added, "If your son or daughter is different, you need to support them for who they really need to be."
So today, I'm simply writing to invite you to share your love and condolences with this mother, who loved her gay son so beautifully and unconditionally. Will you send her a word of encouragement and let her know she is in our prayers during her time of sadness and loss?
Notes and cards may be sent to her by postal mail at: Elke Kennedy, 7 Brandywine Court, Greenville, SC 29615. You may send e-mails to Elke at elke445@yahoo.com.
Rev. Nancy L. Wilson
Moderator
Metropolitan Community Churches