Hersha Larissa King

It is almost a year since the tragic death of my sister in christ and friend Hersha. I can remeber that day as if it were yesterday...the last thing I expected the voice on the other end of my phone to say was Hersha died in a car accident. In life there are situations and circumstances that happen that we never quite understand until it is long done and over with. Hersha's passing did not happen in vain, it allowed the youth in our church, Pine Hills SDA, to come together and strive and...

Hersha has made an impact on my life in the years that I have known her. She has always been a silent role model to me. When I was in the process of transitioning from High School to College, I remember the panic that I encountered and she would tell me that it was hard work but that she had faith in me. She would always encourage me to do all I needed to do, reminding me about entrance exams and dates. She helped me to aspire to work hard for my goals and I admired that about her. I...

Even though I did not know Hersha well enough she has been an inspiration to me to follow my dreams of what I want to become when I grow up, and also to be an example of a true christian .

My prayers and deepest condolences to the King family. I pray that we will all continue to be faithful and look forward to the day when Jesus comes, so that we will be able to see Hersha again.

Hersha's ray of sunshine (her smile) will be forever etched into my memory. I will always have our Pathfinder memories. Our CIT retreats when it was myself, Hersha and the rest of the staff. We didnt share very many of those times due to my moving around but the ones we shared were full of laughter and bonding. I will miss her "special appearances" when she would come home from school and I would be home from from school and all the other students, away, would be home from school and we...

Hersha and I were great friends. We worked, played and studied together. We became closer when we studied for the MCAT together during the summer of 2003. I start my third year rotations today, and her legacy of positivity, hope and encouragement for others will be in my heart daily as I care for patients. I will also remember her perseverence and words of motivation when I get discouraged. My deepest condolences go out to you (Pastor and Dr. King and Junior) as well as extended family...

though I only knew Hersha for a few years I will always remember her as having a good spirit and someone who had a bright future she will be greatly missed

Dear King Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you and guide you through this trying time.

To: King Family,
My deepest sympathies during the time of your loss. Hersha had a beautiful heart and a desire to serve God in the mission field. My prayers are with you.