Who to keep in your thoughts and prayers?

I have had the distinct pleasure to work with youth and college age student athletes. This has been a labor of love for me over the last 30+ years. Watching the development of these youth as athletes and as people can bring great joy to those that get the chance to work with them. However, sometimes tragedy strikes this age bracket and it usually involves a car(s). A one car accident in Rolesville last night took the lives of three Wake Forest Rolesville High School students and placed another in the hospital.
One of the deceased, Lane Meyer, played for CASL, most recently in the classic division. Also, the young man in the hospital, Brendan Pearce, is also a CASL classic player. I hope all that read this blog will keep Brendan and the families of our CASL players plus the other two young men in their thoughts and prayers. This is a tragedy that occurs more often than we expect. The lives of three promising young adults have been cut short and it is terrible to think about, let alone to have to live with the loss of a loved one so young.
Hopefully, parents and youth alike will use this accident as a reminder that automobiles are dangerous conveniences and should be regarded with the greatest of care and respect. My heart goes out to all the families of this tragedy and to all the friends of these young men. I'll be praying for Brendan's recovery and peace for all the families!
                                                                                    Charlie Slagle