Light the Night

Written By Ellen Marrs

Tuesday marks a month since my nephew was beaten at a Halloween party. A month since he last took a breath on his own. A month since brave teenagers performed CPR on him. A month since our family got the call that would change our lives forever.

It’s also been a month since a group of boys decided to beat my nephew, leave my nephew in the road and go home like nothing happened. One month that parents of these boys have chosen to live a life of silence while my family is living a real life nightmare.

It has been a month that we have been shown the real meaning of community. A month of humanity reminding us that just because there are a handful of assholes, people are still good. A month of so much love showered upon our family. And a month of gratitude for those walking beside us and holding us up in this devastation.

One month with no answers. One month with lots of questions and one month of grief.

It has been the longest month of my life and it’s time to start demanding #justice4prestonlord

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023, marks one month since several teenage boys brutally attacked Preston Lord leading to the loss of his young, vibrant, and precious life.

Unfortunately, the assailants have not come forward to stand in their truth and to take responsibility for their actions. No arrests have been made as of today.

As a community we will be walking Tuesday night at 6 p.m. as we LIGHT THE NIGHT to honor Preston, condemn this act of violence and those attacks prior to Preston, and to ensure that local law enforcement and the FBI knows we as parents and community support their thorough investigation.

There's a saying I use often that says: "The truth has legs, and when everything else in the room blows up and dissolves away it still stands--so it's always best to start there."

To those who did this, this town will not stand for cowardice nor violence.

Come forward and give our student community and the Lord family a path to healing and peace that they so deserve.

Walk details:

6 p.m. start

Meet at ALA Queen Creek. We will walk north on Hawes to Ocotillo and end at Queen Creek Police Department.

This is a 2.1 mile walk.

Join us at any point wearing comfy shoes, reflective gear, ORANGE shirts, glow necklaces/flashlights.

LIGHT THE NIGHT #justiceforprestonlord

—Written by Melissa Lord

Ellen Marrs

Ellen is a successful entrepreneur, author, homeschooling mom of seven, and three-time Boston Marathon finisher. She is the author of “Lessons from the Finish Line”, her personal story of faith, passion, and perseverance in the pursuit to run 12 races in 12 consecutive months. She is also a compilation author in "Women Who Rock", a book highlighting the stories and successes of women from various backgrounds and stages of life.

The focus of Ellen's business and her personal goal in life is to make a positive impact on the world with those who choose to join her in “The Kindness Revolution”. She teaches individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations the importance of expressing gratitude through relationship marketing, as well as her signature class, “Gratitude: The Missing Link”. In a span of just three years, the students in her classes impacted over 10,000 people with compassion, gratitude, and kindness.

Ellen was most recently featured by FOX 10 TV, the Boston Athletic Association, Boston University News Service, Voyage Phoenix, and Networking Times magazine, a global publication for the network marketing profession.

Ellen fuels her passion to help others and make a difference in the world by sharing her story with abuse victims, foster children, and potential foster parents. As a motivational speaker, trainer, and mentor, she inspires others to overcome difficult circumstances, pursue their dreams and achieve their goals with unbridled passion. She has mentored countless individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations in relationship marketing and "acceleration through appreciation".

To relax, Ellen enjoys running, riding motorcycles, and spending as much time as possible outdoors with her family. She currently travels the United States with her husband, Rick, and their seven children.

To connect with Ellen, reach out via social media or the Life on Planet Marrs website.

https://lifeonplanetmarrs.com
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