A tribute to Mrs. Lavern “Jeanette” Walker:
The Bible speaks of strong women who made a difference. I too can think of several strong women who have transitioned — Mrs. Kathryn Jones, Ms. Geneva Mitchell and most recently, Mrs.Lavern “Jeanette” Walker. Their positive deeds and lives spoke for itself.
Jeanette was dedicated to the youth of the Pike County chapter of the NAACP for many years. I am hopeful that especially those young people of yesteryear and those presently remember her, regardless of their area code, zip code, accomplishments, financial and personal success or awards.
Jeanette’s inner beauty must forever shine through them for the world to see. It must!
It is with the utmost respect that I say Mrs.Walker was a person that I would have been willing to go to war with. A war not with tanks or hand grenades, but a war of love, peace, empathy, sympathy, seriousness, understanding, forgiveness, decency, motivation, honesty, hope and inspiration.
The world is in a much better place because of Jeanette. A job well done.
— Johnny F. Harper, Laurel
Prayers for a family
First, my deepest prayers and support to Ms. Kyoukius Washington and family. I pray God’s comfort, strength, courage and peace.
I will not say I understand how you feel, but my heart does go out to you. I haven’t lost a child. I do have the love of a mother, because I’m a mother.
I hurt for Ms. Washington and family because her son’s death was so senseless. A family outing turned tragic. I didn’t know her son, but I have grandchildren that age. Then her other son, who was wounded, has to live with his brother’s death.
I wasn’t there when this happened, but when you have a drive-by shooting while people are in a park, justice must be served. Remember, this was an innocent child who died.
I saw in the paper where the trial date has been set for Aug. 6. It has been over two years since the shootings, and now the family has to go through the trial and relive that senseless and painful incident.
I’m not taking sides, but there are consequences for your actions.
What if it was your child? Think about it.
— Cynthia McGhee, Summit
