| On Sunday Evening November 20, 2011 five officers of the club attended a Celebration of Life for Janea Gordon held by her family at the Wyndham Garden in Exton.
The five officer meet up with two members of Pa 36 and the Pa State Representative / President of Pa 12 outside the hotel at 615pm.
Janea as you may recall was lost suddenly in a tragic motorcycle accident back in July, her family decided to honor her by having this event. The night was to celebrate the life of Janea the hall decorated in her favorite color purple, guest where given tiaras and mickey mouse ears to wear, and the room was lined on one side with memories of Janea and the other with dessert said to be Janea favorite part of every meal. A DJ was on hand for people to dance, another thing Janea loved to do.
As expected the night had some serious moments as well friends and family got up and said some words and told some funny and emotional stories. People got up and sang songs that had meaning to them and Janea. Red Knights Pa State Representative Brian Sames presented Janea Son Sean with a Red Knights Flag on behalf of the International President and Red Knights throughout the United States. Red Knights Pa 2 President Frank Dowlin presented Janea son and daughter with a memorial patch the club had made and each member now wear on their vest to honor Janea.
The remainder of the night was for dancing and socializing, the story poured out throughout the crowd as everyone just took time to reflect the life of Janea Gordon.
The Red Knights would like to thank the family for allowing us to be part of this celebration, and would like you to know you will forever be part of our family and remain in ours daily prayers as you continue this long journey. |