James and Meghann
Creston has had another tragedy. James Kosman, age 18 was electrocuted when he climbed a power pole around 2 a.m. Friday. His friends flagged down a passing police cruiser and he was life flighted to Des Moines where he was pronounced dead. Damn, there are a lot a ways to die.
I've known James since he was a little guy - but not well. He attended our church and St. Malachy School. His sister Meghann was in Jud's class - both the Kosmans were adopted from Korea I believe. James served as an altar boy and played in various sports like soccer and basketball. He may have graduated last year or was a senior this year. He seemed to be a pretty good kid, but got in a little trouble last year, can't quite remember what that was.
And now he's gone - all for some dumb prank. Probably showing off his climbing skills either sober, or perhaps under the influence of alcohol or who knows. I don't know. I've heard pot and prescription drugs are in vogue in high school today. But I have no knowledge of who he hung around with and their habits.
I'm sad for Susan and Michael - and their daughter Meghan - all of them are very quiet and reliable good workers. They always showed up to help with Bingo, and whatever else you needed them to. I was so pleased a few years ago when they won the car in the St. Malachy Auction Raffle - hard working deserving people!
Susan was not Catholic and had been going through RCIA to join our church this spring. And now they too are in the club - the one nobody should ever be in...thoughts and prayers for them are appreciated.
I've known James since he was a little guy - but not well. He attended our church and St. Malachy School. His sister Meghann was in Jud's class - both the Kosmans were adopted from Korea I believe. James served as an altar boy and played in various sports like soccer and basketball. He may have graduated last year or was a senior this year. He seemed to be a pretty good kid, but got in a little trouble last year, can't quite remember what that was.
And now he's gone - all for some dumb prank. Probably showing off his climbing skills either sober, or perhaps under the influence of alcohol or who knows. I don't know. I've heard pot and prescription drugs are in vogue in high school today. But I have no knowledge of who he hung around with and their habits.
I'm sad for Susan and Michael - and their daughter Meghan - all of them are very quiet and reliable good workers. They always showed up to help with Bingo, and whatever else you needed them to. I was so pleased a few years ago when they won the car in the St. Malachy Auction Raffle - hard working deserving people!
Susan was not Catholic and had been going through RCIA to join our church this spring. And now they too are in the club - the one nobody should ever be in...thoughts and prayers for them are appreciated.
