R.I.P. Michael Dalton Fitch

     Saturday night, tragedy struck that would affect two high schools as well as many people across Cleveland County and the surrounding areas. An event that happened in secret, but yet made local headlines across two states. One single happening that would shake up many personal lives, possible forever. An event that many people will never forget.
     Before I tell this terrible tale, I would like to give a brief background on the victim. Michael Dalton Fitch was a very funny and positive person to be around. He lit up anybodies day who came in contact with him. Sure, he had his faults, but doesn't everybody? He loved to help out people and be a helping hand. He was an overall great person. Even though I only had one or two classes with him, I feel like I have known him for a while. He just had that affect on people! He is simply an unforgettable person!
     Now for the heartbreaking part, Saturday night a boy whose name I am keeping confidential got into a fight with a young girl. She threw beer in his face, they stat fighting and screaming at each other, and he hits her. Dalton steps in to try to stop the fight as the girl runs away. The boy then proceeds to stab Dalton below the rib cage on the right hand side of his body. EMS personnel rush to the scene and rush him to the hospital. Unfortunately, Dalton is pronounced dead at the hospital. The news spread like wildfire on Facebook and various social network sites. This lead to many tears and broken hearts across Cleveland County, particularly students at Burns and Crest High Schools. Everybody was and is still shocked and awe struck at the news. People have met at both high schools to have prayer circles in memoriam of Dalton. Needless to say, all of Cleveland County, despite their differences, have come together to mourn such a loss as this, as well as search for justice for his death.
     This just goes to show that we are not promised tomorrow, and that we should live everyday as if it is our last. To see a young seventeen-year old boy's life taken from him innocently can break the heart of even the most cold-hearted people. At least he is in a better place now and is not wrapped up in the drama of this world. I'm sure he is looking down on us now and smiling to see that he will never be forgotten. Michael Dalton Fitch, you may be gone now but you will never be forgotten. You will always live in our hearts forever. I'll see you again one day. R.I.P. Michael Dalton Fitch.

Here is the article in The Shelby Star that discusses his death if you would like to read it: http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2651889021731135794

What is your "Final Destination?"

     Tonight, I went with a group of friends to go see the new movie "Final Destination 5" in 3D. Although it was a good movie with a good plot line, some parts were so bloody and gruesome that I couldn't bare to watch! I honestly couldn't imagine dying the way some of those people did! But, beyond the fact that it was one-hundred percent fake, it kind of got me to thinking. We are all gonna die one day. Whether it be in a freak accident, such as in the movie, or a natural death, we will all be eye-to-eye with the grim reaper! That is sometimes a scary thought to think about! But, if you're saved, it shouldn't be!
     So many people are afraid of death and they want to "live life to the fullest." Well, there's a right way and a wrong way of doing that. Most people's idea of living up is lots of drinking and sex and other demoralizing things for your body. This is the total opposite of the way people need to live up their lives! If you have accepted Christ as your Savior, you should have a whole new mindset on living up life.
     Christians are told to be fishers of men. We are supposed to share the light of Jesus to a dark world full of sin. We need to read our Bibles daily, pray constantly, minister to the lost, set an example, and never give up in our walk with Jesus. We need to be the kindling that starts the fire of Jesus in somebodies heart. We shouldn't be setting the wrong kind of example by living up the worldly way. We should be doing it the way that Jesus would do it. Now, that doesn't mean we can't have fun. Christians are supposed to have fun! Laugh a lot, have fun with friends, be the class clown, always keep a smile on your face, and be cheerful. God is happy when we are happy! But, don't have the wrong kind of  fun because then, God isn't so happy.
     So, no this is not a "stepping on your toes" kind of post. This is just a encouraging word I felt like sharing. If you are a Christian, be a soldier for Jesus and never give up! If you are not a Christian, get to know God, you will be in for the most amazing ride of your life I can promise you that! So, live life up, but in the right way! And, as you live your life, always remember, we will end up in one of two places, heaven or hell. Which of these will be YOUR final destination?