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File #: 0078X-2011    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/12/2011 In control: Craig
On agenda: 5/16/2011 Final action: 5/18/2011
Title: To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Kai Steven Lamar and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his death on Wednesday, May 4, 2011


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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Kai Steven Lamar and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his death on Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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WHEREAS, Kai Steven Lamar was born on July 30th, 1994. Kai loved life and loved his faith. He began practicing his sermons at the age of 3 when all he wanted for Christmas was a preaching robe so he could practice his sermons on his family.

WHEREAS, Kai took advantage of a chance to help people by joining a class trip to Costa Rica where he and his classmates helped at orphanages served meals to indigenous villages, provided supplies for those in need, and painted a church and a Salvation Army installation.

WHEREAS, Kai was a faithful and active member of Apostolic Lighthouse Temple. He attended Patriot Preparatory Academy where he gave the morning Announcements was a member of the soccer team and C.O.R.E, a Christian based school club.

WHEREAS, Kai was a gifted musician who could play the lead or bass guitar, played the drums and the trombone. Kai was also a member of the Columbus Quartet group, The Anointed Sons of God.

WHEREAS, Kai also coached intramural soccer for the elementary students. He was active in the school theater, playing the lead role in the King and I.

WHEREAS, Kai was a great student who planned to attend college, majoring in psychology so he could do what he loved;
helping people.

No one truly comprehends the loss that you feel, and yet, warm thoughts are reaching out in hopes that you will know the strength and comfort that this Council of the City of Columbus wishes you.

God listens, He knows, He comforts, He loves ; John 14:18 " I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you".

Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Columbus: That this Council does hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kai Steven Lamar and hopes his family and friends find comfort in the solace of your memories, and the knowl...

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