Adam-Bishop-Obituary

Adam Wesley Bishop

Weare, New Hampshire

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Adam Wesley Bishop, 20, of 304 Poor Farm Road, Weare, N.H., died in Schenectady, N.Y., May 14, 2006 from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. Born in Northampton, MA, Adam resided in Weare for most of his life. He graduated with honors from Nashua Christian Academy (NCA) in 2004 serving as the Student Body President. As a member of the NCA Track Team, he finished fourth at the State Finals, Class S. Adam just completed his sophomore year at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. He was majoring in Aviation. Adam also was the Photo Editor of "The Champion," the Liberty University newspaper. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop #99 of Goffstown, N.H.

Members of his family include his parents Gary and Deborah Bishop of Weare. Three sisters Kimberly Bishop of Weare, Heather Scott of West Chesterfield, and Kelsey Patterson of Baltimore, Maryland. Two brothers Brian Bishop of Phoenix, AZ and Eric Bishop of West Springfield MA.. Maternal grandparents Wes and Evelyn Byrd of Peabody, MA.. Paternal grandfather Leon A. Bishop of Amherst MA.. Many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-8PM at French and Rising Funeral Home 17 South Mast Street Goffstown. Funeral services will be Friday 10:00AM at Bedford Community Church, Bedford, NH.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bedford Community Church to perpetuate Adam's desire to support his close friend from Liberty University, Emaurie Woods, in his missions outreach to India and Africa.

For more information, or to sign an on-line guestbook, please go to www.frenchandrising.com

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My dearest cousin Adam , though we never physically met , we were connected through our loving family and as another Mother's Day appears , that deep connection will always continue , my son Steve also is in the Lord's loving arms and I know that both of you share the same love of your moms and dads .

It's been just one year yesterday. Time flies, Adam. But some days and weeks it moves all too slowly. I still miss you here at school...you were one amazing guy, with an amazing legacy behind you.

The Bishop Family~

I just wanted to say hello and say how sorry i am to hear of Adam's death. My name is Maria and i met him on a mission trip to Greece a couple summers ago. He was one of my closest friends on the trip and it breaks my heart to hear that he's gone. I just want y'all to know how incredible he was and how encouraging he was. I've been blessed to have him in my life. My prayers are with yall

As promised, I am sending out information on the Adam W. Bishop Scholarship Fund generated by Adam's graduating class of 2004 from Nashua Christian Academy. It is an award that will be presented to a graduating senior who exemplifies Adam's character and personal commitment to Christian service.
Donations can be made to:

Nashua Christian Academy
write Adam W. Bishop Scholarship Fund on the memo line of your check
and send to:
Adam W. Bishop Scholarship...

I didn't really know you even though I saw you around alot.....I just wanted to say: Most would not be remember this, but I just wanted to thank you for the ride you gave me on a winter day on the Liberty Campus. It may seem like a small thing, but I didn't forget it. I wish your family the best. God bless you

Happy 21st Birthday, Adam. We're just talking about you today and wanted you to know we love you! We think you are having the best birthday ever in heaven but we are missing you here on earth.
From your cousins, with much love.

Adam, with cousin Christen and friend Tes (August 2005)

And a note to Adam:

Thank you for letting me be such a part of your life, to be considered one of the "few trusted friends" you had and to have you as one of the few close friends I am blessed with. The conversations we had, the things you showed me, the lessons I learned from you, the confidence you had in me as a person and in our friendship, the humor we shared and the memories made, the times you wanted nothing more than to serve.. Amazing.

There...

Debbie, Gary, and Kim:

When I finally returned to NH yesterday from being overseas, my parents told me about Adam. What a shock to realize he's no longer here; what a good friend he was.. I just want you to know that I consider myself so blessed to have been counted one of Adam's good friends here at home, and what a blessing it was to know he was one of mine. Some of the last words he left me online were "good friendships should never die," and I know that with...