We Salute A Fallen Soldier!

Deantre Turman ( A Fallen Soldier)
Deantre Turman via Twitter


Student First, Inc., work with college bound student-athletes and their parents  from around the country.  We were saddened to hear the news of one of our fallen soldiers to the game of football in Fulton County this past Friday.  As a mother, I don’t ever want to imagine what losing my son feels like.  As the days passes us by, many are still in shock and in disbelief and asking themselves how could this happen?  This was a routine tackle….”TreTre” always gets up.  But this time he did not.  One minute we were watching a pre-season scrimmage football game of a phenomenal prep football player and then the next minute he lays lifeless on the football field.  He had such a bright future and on the radar of many college coaches.  He was known to his high school coach as one of the best athlete a coach could ever coach hands down.  While the questions “Why?” or “How could this happen?” are raised in our minds, we should also ask ourselves, “What can we learn from this and how do we prevent this from happening again?”   

  

Deantre Turman via Facebook

I received a timely email from Tyler Perry that he sent to a friend who was going through a tough time.  I thought this was perfect for  a time like this. 

From Tyler Perry Email dated 8/19/2013:

When I read the bible, I love when God asks a question. He doesn't ask for Himself. He already knows the answer. He asks us because he wants us to understand and get it.

He asked Adam, "Where art thou?" Sometimes we don't realize where we are in life and it takes the voice of God to remind us.

He asked Moses, "What is that that you have in your hand?" Many times the very blessing we need is already in our grasp.

He asked Malachi, "Will a man rob God?" It's so easy to give our time to everything but the work of The Lord.

He asked Ezekiel, "Can these bones live?" Sometimes you may think a situation in your life has died, but God is reminding you that it can live. It's not dead. It's not over.

He asked a lame man, "Wilt thou be made whole?" God already knows He has the power to deliver you but you need to want to be delivered.

He asked Abraham, "Is there anything too hard for God?"

Think about that as you're going through life. I don't care what it looks like. There is nothing too hard for God to do.

So the question, I ask is where do we go from here?  While it may be too soon to know how this young man’s death will affect his family, his friends, his school, his community, the game of football and to high school athletics, it is my hope that we stop and find comfort knowing that God knows the answer and that we should seek Him for His purpose and His direction for us all.  

On behalf of Student First, Inc. and MVP Magazine, we salute the Student First then athlete, Deantre Turmur for putting forth his best every time he took a breath!  To his family, friends and loved ones, take comfort in knowing that while you loved him, God loved him best.  There is nothing too hard for God and may you find comfort in knowing that He is with you!  I am praying for you all!
                                                                                                                       

Deantre Turman via Facebook

Blessings,

Kimberli Perry

Editor-In Chief, MVP Magazine