Whenever a tragedy strikes, we see towns, cities, and even nations grieve. All too often, time dampens grief and those feelings fade into the past. For a family involved in such a tragedy, this grief never goes away. They hold it inside, forever bound to it. How do they cope with such grief? They seek out those sturdy people, memories or places that help hold them up. They look for their rocks.
The members of Indiana Township know Samuel Hicks' story. To share this story, they chose a rather fitting symbol of that memory - a rock. Outside the Indiana Township Town Hall stands a rock, centered within some small shrubs and two park benches. Inscribed on the rock, read the words "In Memory of Special Agent Samuel Hicks, United States Federal Bureau of Investigation... In honor of his service and sacrifice for our Community." Members of Indiana Township know Samuel Hicks' story and refuse to let his sacrifice fade into the past.
It all started in April of 2011, with a letter from John Rex, 57. John, a volunteer firefighter, knows the importance of those people who serve the community. He understands the difficult decision a man or woman makes when they put themselves in harm's way to save others. Thus, he felt that Samuel's story should be memorialized in their community.
As the memorial effort moved forward, Treavor Moore, an Indiana Township Junior Parks and Recreation Board member, stepped up. A member of Boy Scout Troop 380, he decided to head the landscaping effort which would surround our beloved rock. So it was, on a cool October day, members of Boy Scout Troop 380, FBI volunteers and co-workers and their families along with Samuel's mother, step dad and niece, Emma Hicks Mauri, mulched beds, planted plants and shrubs, and prepared the area for visitors. This planned and well-orchestrated project earned Treavor his Eagle Scout status - the same Eagle Scout status as Samuel.
John and Treavor made sure the community of Indiana Township would have a place to go when it needed inspiration, reflection, or just a rock to lean on. In life, Samuel Hicks served as a rock for his family and friends. He served as an inspiration for those who strive to achieve. Now, Samuel Hicks continues this mission to the community, his friends and his family, whom he deeply loved.
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The members of Indiana Township know Samuel Hicks' story. To share this story, they chose a rather fitting symbol of that memory - a rock. Outside the Indiana Township Town Hall stands a rock, centered within some small shrubs and two park benches. Inscribed on the rock, read the words "In Memory of Special Agent Samuel Hicks, United States Federal Bureau of Investigation... In honor of his service and sacrifice for our Community." Members of Indiana Township know Samuel Hicks' story and refuse to let his sacrifice fade into the past.
It all started in April of 2011, with a letter from John Rex, 57. John, a volunteer firefighter, knows the importance of those people who serve the community. He understands the difficult decision a man or woman makes when they put themselves in harm's way to save others. Thus, he felt that Samuel's story should be memorialized in their community.
As the memorial effort moved forward, Treavor Moore, an Indiana Township Junior Parks and Recreation Board member, stepped up. A member of Boy Scout Troop 380, he decided to head the landscaping effort which would surround our beloved rock. So it was, on a cool October day, members of Boy Scout Troop 380, FBI volunteers and co-workers and their families along with Samuel's mother, step dad and niece, Emma Hicks Mauri, mulched beds, planted plants and shrubs, and prepared the area for visitors. This planned and well-orchestrated project earned Treavor his Eagle Scout status - the same Eagle Scout status as Samuel.
John and Treavor made sure the community of Indiana Township would have a place to go when it needed inspiration, reflection, or just a rock to lean on. In life, Samuel Hicks served as a rock for his family and friends. He served as an inspiration for those who strive to achieve. Now, Samuel Hicks continues this mission to the community, his friends and his family, whom he deeply loved.
Read and see more on TribLive.com.
