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Pay it Forward for Evan

My community is in shock due to the loss of one of its gems.
The untimely loss of a young man makes me want to pay it forward.
Evan in the musical Chicago. My daughter is in the foreground.



Evan had just finished his freshman year in college and was on an archaeological dig in Scotland when he collapsed. Attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the local hospital.

 I am stunned by this event. Not only because it's a local kid, but because I knew the family. Evan's dad teaches Social Studies in my school district. Evan's mom is my acupuncturist. (I had a stroke in 2010, and acupuncture has been an amazing help in my recovery.) Evan and his twin brother were friends with my daughter, and graduated from high school together in 2011. Evan and my daughter starred in the school's musical, Chicago, last spring.

 My whole body aches for Evan's family. Having a daughter the same age, I just don't know how anyone can deal with the loss of a child.

 I ache for his brother. The boys were twins and rarely left each others' sides until college.
All those high school classmates who just finished their freshman year of college are in shock. This was one of their finest: an honor student, active in many activities: debate club, theatre, president of the honor society, and an all around good kid. Everyone liked him. He even spoke at their graduation. What a horrible loss!


https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Task-Cards-for-Second-and-Third-Grade-Review-in-Social-Studies-250874?utm_source=blog%20post%2049b&utm_campaign=ss%20Review


Evan's Dad, the Social Studies teacher at our local high school asked people to Find a way to "Pay Something Forward" in Evan's honor. I recently posted this end of the year Social Studies review Scoot game on Teachers Pay Teachers. I thought, in honor of Evan's memory, I would offer this item for free to teachers who will Pay it Forward in honor of a great young man.

See THIS LINK to obtain the Social Studies Review Task Cards free, in honor of Evan. Of course, this means you will Pay it Forward in some way to honor Evan.

Thanks so much!
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18 comments:

  1. Busy Bees in Fourth GradeMay 27, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of your friend's son. My mother has lost two children (one was a baby and one was an adult), she says it is a pain you never get over. I will send prayers and I will pay this forward in his honor.

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  2. BarbaraMay 27, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Oh, Sally, this is devastating. I have a daughter that age, too, and cannot fathom the heartbreak. And I hurt for his twin,too. We will absolutely think of some way to Pay It Forward to remember Evan and send peace to his family.

    Barbara
    The Corner On Character

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    1. SallyMay 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM

      Barbara,

      Thanks so much! It's frustrating knowing there's nothing I can do to stop them from hurting!

      Sally

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  3. LoriMay 27, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your family's friend. My heart goes out to his family, your family, and his other friends.
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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  4. Laura CandlerMay 27, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Sally, I'm really sorry about the loss of this special young man who was a friend to your family. I guess we can't begin to understand why these things happen, especially to young people who have so much to share and give. Your family and his are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Laura Candler

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  5. Runde's RoomMay 27, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Sally, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss to your family and community. You are all in my prayers. "Paying it forward" is such a fitting tribute for such an accomplished young man.

    Jen
    Runde's Room

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    1. SallyMay 28, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Jen,

      Thanks, I agree, Paying it Forward means his life made a difference.

      Sally

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  6. louise zirkMay 28, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your community during this terrible time. I will "pay it forward" to others in my community in honor of Evan. Take care and thank you.

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  7. AnonymousMay 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I will say a prayer each time I use this! May God grant peace in the your heart and in the hearts of this young man's family.

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    1. SallyMay 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM

      Thanks so much, your prayers are appreciated!

      Sally

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  8. SallyMay 28, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your school community, and Evan's family during this difficult time. I appreciate what you are doing in his honor, and I will make a note of it on the front page. Thank you so much, and do take time to grieve.

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    1. SallyMay 28, 2012 at 7:36 PM

      Sally,

      Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated!

      Sally

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  9. Joy@WDDCHSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Sally thank you for the free download. I found it while searching for social studies projects and happened to read the description and follow the link to your blog. I'd like to pay it forward to Evan's momma if you could email me. If you click my blog you'll see my Etsy button on the left sidebar and can contact me through Etsy or email me at the email on my blog profile.

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  10. Fern Smith's Classroom IdeasDecember 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    So sorry to hear about this, thank you for sharing this.
    John 14:18 ~ No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to you.
    ~Fern
    Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas!
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