Dealing with a death on campus

This past weekend, as I'm sure you may know, UConn cornerback Jasper Howard was stabbed to death outside the Student Union. It was a tragic event that has caused many to wonder how something like that could happen.

I would like to ask you to pray for UConn's athletes, many of whom were very close to Jasper. One of the football team's captains, Desi Cullen, is involved with Athletes in Action and is a leader on that team. He was with coach Randy Edsall during the press conference, and it was clear that Desi was shaken. Here's a quote from a UConn Daily Campus article:

"Desi Cullen spoke on behalf of the team, fighting to hold back his emotions. He broke down when discussing Howard's family.

"The idea that he will grow up without his father tears me apart," Cullen said."

Jasper's girlfriend was pregnant with his child, so you can also pray for her and that child. Please pray for Desi as well, as he seeks to minister to his fellow teammates in this incredibly difficult time.