Memories of Luke from Friends: Melodie (Dearden) Peay: I was a lifeguard at the North Summit Swimming Pool. During the winter a crew of boys, including Luke, would come swimming at the pool to practice insane flips and gainers off the diving board. It always put the fear in us lifeguards. Luckily, no one ever …
In the face of unimaginable loss of Luke, Jill has epitomized strength and resilience, becoming a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who know her. Despite the profound grief of losing her beloved son to suicide, she has channeled her pain into a relentless mission of doing good and serving others. With unwavering determination, …
September 23, 2023, Run 4 Your Luke’s 4th annual running event kicked off by meeting at the Hoytsville church. Participating in a charity run for suicide awareness is more than just a physical challenge; it’s a profound statement of solidarity and support for those battling silent struggles. As runners lace up their shoes and gather at …
In an effort to nurture a culture of compassion and empathy, The Luke Terrill Kitchen Foundation would like to recognize and reward acts of kindness among high school students. Beyond academic achievements, we believe in celebrating the innate goodness and altruism within our student body. Through this scholarship for kindness, students who consistently demonstrate empathy, …
September 24, 2022, Participating in the 3rd annual charity run for Luke is a heartfelt gesture of community support and love. Luke’s story has touched many hearts, inspiring runners to come together for a cause that transcends the race itself. As participants gather at the starting line, their determination is fueled not only by the …
When someone dies you grab anything tangible you can find. I love the pictures. Luke was usually taking the pictures and not in them but when something exciting would happen he would send me a picture. This picture was taken when my niece was returning from her mission in Florida and had a layover in …
September 2022 As you can see I have had a hard time writing on this blog. I thought it would be easy to write about Luke but I have found it to be very painful. I have learned so much since Lukies death. I was naive about suicide. I never thought it was even …
Feb. 5, 2020Sometime after Luke died, someone told me…I think there were a few people…that I should write to help me with the grief I was feeling. I didn’t exactly understand how writing would help me with the feeling of incredible loss I had, but at this point I have decided I will try anything. …
