In Memoriam: Eric King

A note from The Very Rev. Brandon E. Macadaeg,

With profound sadness I announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Eric King, one of our security guards for the Cathedral and Chancery complex. Mr. King sadly passed away while on duty at the Cathedral on the evening of Sunday, August 23.

Eric was a respected and beloved member of our Cathedral family. I remember him as someone always ready to assist our visitors, parishioners, Cathedral Staff, and Chancery employees with a welcoming smile and cheerful attitude that truly transmitted the joy of the Gospel to all who interacted with him. Especially during this period of the coronavirus pandemic, Eric's dedication to his duties at the Cathedral helped to ensure that the mother church of our Diocese remained a safe, peaceful, and prayerful haven for all those who sought the Lord in these difficult times.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, S.J. shares: "Mr. King was a conscientious and caring person, who always had a smile and kind word for our parishioners and all our Chancery and Parish Staff. We hold Eric and his family in our prayers, and are grateful for his dedicated service to our Cathedral Church and Diocesan campus. May he rest in peace."

We lift up Eric's family in prayer as we commend his soul to the saving mercy of God. May our Lord Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, shine upon him now and forever.

Sincerely yours in the Lord,

The Very Rev. Brandon E. Macadaeg

Rector, Cathedral of Christ the Light