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Enriched by His Spirit

“For me, Ned was a slightly older, wiser, big brother, whose deliberate saunter brought an easiness and peace to people around him. He counseled me on more than one occasion and he offered an ear to speak to, a shoulder to cry on, and a huge heart to love with. He had a way of being strong enough to take anything and sweet enough to give a- lot. He will always be remembered as an asset, to his friends, his teachers, the planet, his teams, his lovers, his trails. And my life has been enriched by his spirit in ways I will never forget. At concerts, in class, on the field, on the court, in his car, at the movies, on hikes, on sleds, or just being still, I always wanted him around. His adventurous nature afforded him experiences that turned him into a multi-faceted Renaissance Man. Handsome, trustworthy and true. He left an indelible mark on his community and in my heart…”

Jesse Lutz (Pioneer Graduate with Ned in 1992)