Tribute to a Friend

We just want to pay a tribute to our friend, Noel DeCruz who expired in an auto accident yesterday. It's hard to believe he's really gone. (Noel is kneeling with a red tie and a big grin!) Noel was lots of fun and very very talented. For my birthday he wrote a song and he and Madhu sang it in harmony with just 1 afternoon practice!
It was our privilege to have him in the choir and my privilege to teach him piano.

He was always willing to help and give of himself. This day he took all of us and our donations to the orphanage. He never asked or expected compensation for using his car. (He is in the blue shirt closest to Elder Kasper, again with his big smile)

(Pink shirt) This was our little group at the Christmas party that was held at our apartment. These people are our family. We care about each of them deeply and now we are missing one of our family, but we remember the Lord has a bigger plan and Noel is safe with the Lord, serving an important mission. It must be important because we felt as though he were needed here. We'll never forget our good friend, Noel Decruz.