Today was Nicks memorial service. A beautiful gathering on the beach in Santa Monica. The weather was gorgeous - 76 and clear. I could feel Nick smiling. I really didn't know anyone there but was invited by a friend of Nicks who read my blog. I was so honored. His loved ones spoke about his way of life. In Nicks own words, "all of life comes to me with ease, joy and glory." Nicks lovely girlfriend, Lisa Todd spoke about three principles Nick truly lived by: Presence, Truth and Compassion. That, combined with heartfelt words from his friend and sister, I came to know Nick as a man of honor and grace. More than once, I was inspired and moved to tears. Funny how small our world is. The minister, Reverend Coco Stewart, is a minister at my church Agape. I don't know if Nick ever attended a service there but it somehow made me feel closer to a man I barely knew. Her words were beautiful as she spoke about Nicks eternal purpose in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to have known him. Again, thank you Nicholas Adams Harrell for being a beautiful teacher in my life and for so many others. Your light lives on ...
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I, too joined the memorial. I got to know Nick through 3 years of Equinox. I'm not sure I really knew him well. But I do know he had the best outlook on life and made me constantly think about my purpose. He was a gifted, generous, funny, and inspirational person. I don't know what happened to him- but I can't stop thinking about him. He was all about life and it is hard to believe he is gone.
You-my friend..."got him." You understood that Nick was Love, he was Life, and he spread Great Laughter. It sounds like all of you who mourn him understood what a truly fantastic spirit Nick was.
Nick taught me how to love, how to live, and how to live to love myself-we were only 11. Nick and I grew to be best friends in highschool and I still consider him to be instrumental in helping me become the woman I am today.
I sincerely appreciate your willingness to understand the events that help shape our world. You recognized that Nick had more of an influence in your life than you expected. WOW!
For those of us who have been searching for Nick...you have become that link connecting all of us who loved Nick from home-the midwest to his home-California.
Thank you! Thank you for having the courage to share your feelings with the world. We're listening. Your words have helped. I wish that I had remained close with Nick as we grew older. However, I hope that as we all move forward-I grow close to those who he inspired.
In Love, Light, & Laughter,
Jocelyn
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