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Teen Challenge: Memorial gifts appreciated
Posted: Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005 - 08:04:31 pm EST


I am writing to offer my condolences to the family of Joshua Lee Shutt who recently departed Earth via an auto accident. During their time of bereavement, Josh's parents decided that in lieu of flowers, their son would be better memorialized by asking friends to forego flowers and contribute memorial gifts to worthy organizations in the community. They choose the youth department of a local church and Appalachian Teen Challenge, Inc.

Those who knew Josh can attest that not only was he a fine young man but was well liked by all. He believed in living a full life and was known for his love and concern for others.

Josh will be sorely missed by his family, church family, the Princeton Senior High soccer team, Virginia Tech classmates, and everyone else who loved him.

Families often use Teen Challenge as a conduit for memorializing a lost loved one even though that loved one never required the services Teen Challenge offers.


Such was the case with the Shutt family.

Being the quality young man he was, Josh never participated in or needed Teen Challenge; however, he did have compassion for those who did. Josh's family therefore felt it appropriate to honor him by giving to help Teen Challenge and the church youth group.

It has been said that God will carry a little lamb across the river so that other sheep will follow.

We feel that such was the case with Josh and we thank Mr. and Mrs. Shutt for caring. Our prayers are with them.

Jim Nickels, Executive Director

Appalachian Teen Challenge, Inc.

Athens, WV


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