Celebrating
Chadwick Boseman’s
Incredible
Life and Enduring Legacy – Conclusion
I reiterate that they must find the extraordinary
skills that they seek within themselves.
As soon as possible, hopefully, they will realize that they are unique
children of God and members of the human family. That realization in turn encourages them to personify
an equally unique expression of God’s love.
Healthily, they see themselves as God’s gift to the global village as
their love, work and service yield a cleaner planet on which to live and a more
just world in which to acquire perfect self-expression. Additionally, Boseman’s example instructs
them that they can always find the inner resources to triumph over any
adversity. American History textbooks,
within a century, will mention Boseman as an interesting and inspirational
footnote. However, it should be an
extended one which discourses upon his unconquerable will and undaunted
character that emboldened him to soldier on and defeat a formidable opponent. The straightforward lesson is that if a determined
person can stare down and conquer the Goliath of cancer, he or she can surmount
any obstacle.
The cumulative grief of billions of
anonymous fans probably cannot compare with this indescribable loss for his wife,
parents, friends and persons within his inner circle of relationships. I join innumerable others in extending
condolences and praying for them in this exceedingly difficult time. Additionally, I feel a profound sense of
gratitude toward them for being an oasis for him as he worked. Their example of love, affirmation and
support of him demonstrates what love and friendship are. Their labor of love enabled Boseman to leave
his artistry which we enjoy today and will share with posterity. I pray they receive healing from their
profound bereavement which will permeate their lives for the foreseeable
future. I hope their selfless sacrifice,
grace and generosity toward Boseman of which we are the longstanding
beneficiaries will yield comfort, compassion and healing to them. As the collective condolences of admiring
fans cannot erase their anguish, undoubtedly, it contributes to their healing.
The apparently unfair nature of Boseman’s
death makes it a mystery to me. In the
great lottery of the universe, why would such a talented artist with untold
potential draw such a raw deal? It is
extremely unfair that his life ends abruptly.
How could this happen to him when so many people squander their divine
gifts and natural endowments? These
types of mystical and spiritual questions are unanswerable though
reasonable. Their irony reminds us of
the importance of life which remains a priceless gift. I am grateful to Boseman for expanding this
mystery as he taught us how to live in his death. Resolve to live to the fullest extent
possible as each day is a gift. Embrace
each dawn as an opportunity to create, compose, draft, brainstorm, edit, draw,
paint, design or engage any number of activities, careers or vocations that make
the world a better place for each of the eight billion citizens in our global
village. By doggedly working through
pain, treatments and complicated circumstances, Boseman also contributed to
enhancing the future lives of the additional six or seven or eight billion
persons who will inhabit our global village by mid-century as demographers anticipate.
Grant unto our dearly departed brother and Thy son,
Chadwick, rest O Lord. Graciously admit
him to the communion of saints, the heavenly hosts and the goodly fellowship of
the eternally redeemed. Be Thou kind, O
Lord, and receive Chadwick into Thy direct presence. Let Thy love and light perpetually shine upon
him. Grant unto Chadwick rest O Lord and
let Thy light eternally shine upon him.
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