Comments for Newman Community at Virginia Tech - Catholic Campus Ministry http://vtcatholic.com Catholic Campus Ministry, serving Virginia Tech since 1924 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:19:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Jullan http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-50 Jullan Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:19:59 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-50 One of the first people I met and had the privilege of knowing. I always enjoyed coming to Renew and hearing your updates about your past week. I miss ya buddy. We all miss ya! RIP and Ill see u in paradise soon brother One of the first people I met and had the privilege of knowing. I always enjoyed coming to Renew and hearing your updates about your past week. I miss ya buddy. We all miss ya! RIP and Ill see u in paradise soon brother

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Maggie http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-49 Maggie Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:56:52 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-49 I remember when he ran for student council president back in elementary school and won. His speech was fun and end enjoyable to listen to. He was a great person. RIP, we love you JJ! I remember when he ran for student council president back in elementary school and won. His speech was fun and end enjoyable to listen to. He was a great person. RIP, we love you JJ!

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Mickey Trimarchi http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-47 Mickey Trimarchi Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:47:46 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-47 My life was enriched by knowing J.J., who was a leader and an inspiration to others. As an Eagle Scout, he was a role model for the younger Scouts. His Eagle project, which provided quilts for premature infants, was an example of his love for his fellow man, however small and frail. He touched many lives and we all are better for having known him. My life was enriched by knowing J.J., who was a leader and an inspiration to others. As an Eagle Scout, he was a role model for the younger Scouts. His Eagle project, which provided quilts for premature infants, was an example of his love for his fellow man, however small and frail. He touched many lives and we all are better for having known him.

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Courtney Thomas http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-46 Courtney Thomas Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:27:34 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-46 J.J., you were every professor's dream. You were bright, dedicated, curious. You asked questions I had to think about before I could answer. And you could make my day better just by dropping by to say hello. I spent this semester eagerly awaiting your return. You were in the room when I felt the twins move for the first time and you were the first student to get to hold Bettie and Marie, just a year ago this week. I'm going to miss you terribly. I'm a better teacher for having known you and my world is a poorer place for your absence. J.J., you were every professor’s dream. You were bright, dedicated, curious. You asked questions I had to think about before I could answer. And you could make my day better just by dropping by to say hello. I spent this semester eagerly awaiting your return. You were in the room when I felt the twins move for the first time and you were the first student to get to hold Bettie and Marie, just a year ago this week. I’m going to miss you terribly. I’m a better teacher for having known you and my world is a poorer place for your absence.

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Damian http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-45 Damian Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:59:58 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-45 When I first heard the news my heart sank as I knew JJ very well and he was one that I have gotten the chance to know over the last year and a half. I vividly remember his invitation to gather and talk about community at the Newman Center with Father Joe and other men in his life. There was something really special about him- how he was alway positive and had a great outlook on life. He is in a better place now- Rest In Peace- Damian When I first heard the news my heart sank as I knew JJ very well and he was one that I have gotten the chance to know over the last year and a half. I vividly remember his invitation to gather and talk about community at the Newman Center with Father Joe and other men in his life. There was something really special about him- how he was alway positive and had a great outlook on life. He is in a better place now- Rest In Peace- Damian

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Carolyn http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-44 Carolyn Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:58:41 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-44 That service last night was one of the Most beautiful experiences of my life. J.j. Was inspired by God to be such a good person. I wish I told you how Much I cared about you, like you said you appreciated that about Me in your letter. I'll never ever forget you, and I will try to lead a better life inspired by you. Love carolyn That service last night was one of the
Most beautiful experiences of my life. J.j. Was inspired by God to be such a good person. I wish I told you how
Much I cared about you, like you said you appreciated that about
Me in your letter. I’ll never ever forget you, and I will try to lead a better life inspired by you. Love carolyn

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Cate http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-43 Cate Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:54:59 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-43 I first met J.J. the day before school started this past year at the Newman Catholic Church Picnic. He was the first person to come over and introduce himself to me and joked about his gray hair. I remember him always trying to remember my name along with all the new freshman. He would keep repeating all our names until he got them all. One day when I was leaving my dorm, he shouted my name across the street just to say hi! He was always so friendly and cheerful and made sure to include everybody and make those of us new to Newman feel welcome. He will be loved and missed greatly! Rest in peace J.J. I first met J.J. the day before school started this past year at the Newman Catholic Church Picnic. He was the first person to come over and introduce himself to me and joked about his gray hair. I remember him always trying to remember my name along with all the new freshman. He would keep repeating all our names until he got them all. One day when I was leaving my dorm, he shouted my name across the street just to say hi!
He was always so friendly and cheerful and made sure to include everybody and make those of us new to Newman feel welcome.
He will be loved and missed greatly! Rest in peace J.J.

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Dave http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-42 Dave Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:59:18 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-42 J.J. understood what it meant to live life with passion, zeal, and love. He was untiring in his pursuit of truth, and his questions, spoken with gentleness and consideration, reached new places in my own mind and heart. J.J. shined in sharing his God-given gifts and love with others; I especially remember J.J. for his music: his singing, guitar-playing, and desire to teach me how to play. I especially remember J.J. for his constant sense of wonder of the world, most especially others. He not only recognized the blessedness of others: he accentuated, highlighted, maximized, affirmed, and encouraged it. People who knew J.J., and I am blessed to count myself in that group, witnessed the living and loving God, active in their day-to-day life, because of J.J. St. Francis de Sales, the patron whose spirituality J.J. and I hold in common with one another, is proud to know him. God bless you and hold you, J.J. J.J. understood what it meant to live life with passion, zeal, and love. He was untiring in his pursuit of truth, and his questions, spoken with gentleness and consideration, reached new places in my own mind and heart.

J.J. shined in sharing his God-given gifts and love with others; I especially remember J.J. for his music: his singing, guitar-playing, and desire to teach me how to play. I especially remember J.J. for his constant sense of wonder of the world, most especially others. He not only recognized the blessedness of others: he accentuated, highlighted, maximized, affirmed, and encouraged it. People who knew J.J., and I am blessed to count myself in that group, witnessed the living and loving God, active in their day-to-day life, because of J.J.

St. Francis de Sales, the patron whose spirituality J.J. and I hold in common with one another, is proud to know him.

God bless you and hold you, J.J.

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Laura Dwyer http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-41 Laura Dwyer Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:52:22 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-41 Our family has known JJ for most of his life. We especially remember his intelligence, joy, and kindness. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family at this time. Our family has known JJ for most of his life. We especially remember his intelligence, joy, and kindness. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family at this time.

]]> Comment on John Benson Stinson Jr by Daphne Bryant http://vtcatholic.com/john-benson-stinson-jr/#comment-40 Daphne Bryant Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:45:38 +0000 http://vtcatholic.com/?p=718#comment-40 I had the great pleasure of meeting JJ for the first time just last week in Switzerland when I was visiting my daughter who is studying there with him. He was indeed a wonderful young man who loved God and loved challenging his classmates to stretch beyond the comfort zone. I am honored to have had a few days to share with him. I pray for comfort for his family and friends both in Switzerland, Blacksburg and at home. RIP JJ. God will take good care of you. I had the great pleasure of meeting JJ for the first time just last week in Switzerland when I was visiting my daughter who is studying there with him. He was indeed a wonderful young man who loved God and loved challenging his classmates to stretch beyond the comfort zone. I am honored to have had a few days to share with him. I pray for comfort for his family and friends both in Switzerland, Blacksburg and at home. RIP JJ. God will take good care of you.

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